it all depends
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Meaning · English
The outcome or decision relies on various factors or circumstances.
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Literally: the outcome is contingent on everything
Register: neutral
Examples
I might go to the party, it all depends.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “it all depends” mean?
The outcome or decision relies on various factors or circumstances. Literally: the outcome is contingent on everything
Is “it all depends” formal or informal?
it all depends is generally neutral.