That (all) depends.

That (all) depends.
That (all) depends.
My answer depends on factors that have yet to be discussed. •

Tom: Will you be able to come to the meeting on Thursday night? Mary: That all depends.

Bob: Can I see you again? Sally: That depends.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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