all very well

all very well
phrasal
: proper under the circumstances

it is all very well … to advise the French in the columns of the New York Times — Frank Gorrell

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all very well
An ironic phrase used to introduce an objection to what has gone before
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Main Entry:well

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I
informal used to express criticism or rejection of a favorable or consoling remark

your proposal is all very well in theory, but in practice it will not pay

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all very well (or all well and good)
— used to say that something may seem proper, good, or reasonable by itself but that there are other things that also have to be considered

It's all very well your telling me to take it easy, but I have a deadline to meet!

They say we have to improve our schools. That's all very well, but the question is, how can we find the money to do it?

It is all well and good that you have been enjoying yourself, but you have to start saving your money.

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