means everything to (someone)

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: to be very important to (someone) : to be something (someone) cares about very much

His wife means everything to him.

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To a bereaved mom, that just means everything to me. —

Bryan West, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024 While seeing his mom happy means everything to him, Nicholas expressed his concern for the short amount of time Chock and Vassos have had to get to know each other and make such a big decision. —

Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024 This race means everything to those outside of the playoff field, and the difference between winning and losing could make or break an entire season. —

Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024 Now, with Mike and me at the other end of our careers, the space means everything to us, both emotionally and financially. —

Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for means everything to (someone)

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