what it's all about

NOUN

bottom line

Synonyms

STRONGEST

core crux essence income profit reality

WEAK

basis conclusion determination fiber final decision fundamentals key point last word loss main idea main point main thing meat and potatoes name of the game net nitty-gritty nuts and bolts point sum and substance whole story

Example Sentences

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"That's what late nights that you're going out to putt and pretending that you have a putt to win the Masters -- that right there is what it's all about."

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

So little of Mr. Carlson’s recent verbiage bears scrutiny that I’m left to wonder what it’s all about.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

As someone who is not religious, Amanda wanted to understand what it's all about.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2025

"I come into the driveway and see the foundation and centre and this is what it's all about," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025

I haven't said anything, you don't know what it's all about.'

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill

what it's all about

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