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Region: US | Usage example: We went all in on that marketing push.

All in

Meaning

Fully committed to an action.

Usage

Borrowed from gambling but now general for total commitment.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Poker term for betting everything.

Mid-20th-century expansion from card games to everyday use.

Related Idioms

Get our ducks in a row

Organize details carefully before taking action.

All systems go

Everything is ready for action.

For the long haul

Committed for a long time.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.