to be all of a piece
1all in one piece — {adv. phr.} Safely; without damage or harm. * /John s father was terribly concerned when his son was sent to war as a pilot, but he came home all in one piece./ …
2all in one piece — {adv. phr.} Safely; without damage or harm. * /John s father was terribly concerned when his son was sent to war as a pilot, but he came home all in one piece./ …
3all of a piece — (all) of a piece sharing the same basic characteristics or ideas. Willner edited the music to make the different parts seem all of a piece. Usage notes: often followed by with: His attitude toward imagination was very much of a piece with his… …
4(all) of a piece — phrase the same as something else or as the rest of something This latest action is all of a piece with his previous behaviour. Thesaurus: samesynonym Main entry: piece …
5(all) of a piece — entirely consistent. → piece …
6all of a piece — ► (all) of a piece entirely consistent. Main Entry: ↑piece …
7(all) in one piece — (all) in one ˈpiece idiom (informal) safe; not damaged or hurt, especially after a journey or dangerous experience • They were lucky to get home in one piece. Main entry: ↑pieceidiom …
8all\ in\ one\ piece — adv. phr. Safely; without damage or harm. John s father was terribly concerned when his son was sent to war as a pilot, but he came home all in one piece …
9be all of a piece — be (all) of a piece if one thing is all of a piece with another thing, it is suitable or right for that thing. These prices are all of a piece with the quality of the goods. (often + with) …
10piece — ► NOUN 1) a portion separated from or regarded distinctly from the whole. 2) an item used in constructing something or forming part of a set. 3) a musical or written work. 4) a figure or token used to make moves in a board game. 5) a coin of… …
