get all (adjective)

In casual speech, putting "all" in front of an adjective can make it sound more negative. Use it to talk about things that you don't like or that annoy you. For example:

Don't get all impatient.

OK, OK. No need to get all melodramatic.

No thanks. Sunscreen makes my skin feel all oily.

You can even make positive descriptions sound negative using "all":

Why are you being all nice to me today? Do you want something from me?

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