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It was all vs They were all

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It was all' is used when referring to a singular entity or situation, while 'they were all' is used when referring to multiple entities or situations.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 816 views

It was all

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a singular entity or situation that encompasses everything or everyone.

Examples:

It was all a dream.
It was all a misunderstanding.
It was all for nothing.

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It was all so easy for Wes.
It was all based on a lie.
It was all so tragically unnecessary.
It was all a setup just to get me here.
It was all a set up.
It was all make-believe until Mr Selfridge came along.
It was all a prank by some douchey network reality show.
It was all in his suicide note.
It was all an elaborate setup.
It was all for show, of course.
It was all there in the job title.
It was all arranged, you know.
It was all renovated in 1984.
It was all a big mistake.
It was all natural between us.
It was all a bad dream.
It was all a lie from the very beginning.
It was all well done Your Grace.
It was all back the next day.
It was all in his shrink's file.

Alternatives:

It was everything
It was all of it
It was the whole thing
It was entirely

They were all

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to multiple entities or situations that encompass everything or everyone.

Examples:

They were all present at the meeting.
They were all in agreement.
They were all excited about the news.

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They were all members of Good Faith church here.
They were all young, black males.
They were all here a while ago.
They were all petite, like Lynn.
They were all exposed to the pathogen simultaneously.
They were all written in the cabin you're staying in.
They were all stripped-down and raw.
They were all saved... because Doctors Without Borders did great work.
They were all military officers, so bandits are no match for them.
They were all so sick, even the servants.
They were all over the yard.
They were all on their feet, cheering the high priest.
They were all carpenters, bricklayers, tradesmen.
They were all older than me.
They were all so focused on Elizabeth seeing her specialist.
They were all seen by us.
They were all convinced she was a witch.
They were all so young, as brides are supposed to be.
They were all like you, Salamanca.
They were all lured by women.

Alternatives:

All of them were
Every one of them was
Each one was
All of the group was

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