for all the world

• Expresión idiomática que se usa para enfatizar que alguien o algo se parece exactamente a otra persona o cosa, o que significa «en todos los sentidos posibles» o «por cualquier motivo».

An idiomatic expression used to emphasize that someone or something looks exactly like another person or thing, or to mean 'in every way possible' or 'for any reason'.

1. B2informal

   Used to emphasize that someone or something looks or behaves exactly like another person or thing.

   exactamente como

   • She looked for all the world like a movie star.
   • The puppy acted for all the world as if it owned the house.
   • He sounded for all the world like his father when he spoke.

2. In every wayB2informal

   Used to emphasize that something is completely or exactly as described.

   en todos los aspectos

   • The old house looked for all the world like a haunted mansion.
   • She smiled for all the world as if she had won the lottery.
   • The toy car looked for all the world like a real vehicle.