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for all the world to see

for all the world to see adverb: in plain view; clearly visible.

Adverb

for all the world to see (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) in plain view; clearly visible

Forms of for all the world to see

alternative formfor all to see

Questions about for all the world to see

What does for all the world to see mean?
For all the world to see means in plain view; clearly visible.
What part of speech is for all the world to see?
For all the world to see is an adverb.

Words near for all the world to see in the dictionary

  1. for all one is worth
  2. for all one knows
  3. for all practical purposes
  4. for all someone cares
  5. for all the world
  6. for all the world to see
  7. for all time
  8. for and on behalf of
  9. for another thing
  10. for any sake
  11. for any sakes

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