all the all the1 adj. phr.,
dial. The only.
A hut was all the home he ever had.all the2 adv. phr. Than otherwise; even.
■ Used to emphasize comparative adjectives, adverbs, and nouns.
Opening the windows made it all the hotter.
Take a bus instead of walking and get home all the sooner.
If you don't eat your dessert, all the more for us. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲