"for all the world to see" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: for all to see [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} for all the world to see (not comparable)
  1. (idiomatic) in plain view; clearly visible Tags: idiomatic, not-comparable
    Sense id: en-for_all_the_world_to_see-en-adv-f1R3sGFe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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        "in plain view; clearly visible"
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        [
          "clearly",
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        ],
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        ]
      ],
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        "(idiomatic) in plain view; clearly visible"
      ],
      "tags": [
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        "not-comparable"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "word": "for all the world to see"
}
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        "English idioms",
        "English lemmas",
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        "Pages with entries"
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "in plain view; clearly visible"
      ],
      "links": [
        [
          "in plain view",
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