English idiom

all the rage

Register · Informal CEFR B2

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Figurative meaning

extremely fashionable or popular at a particular time

Why this phrase?

Here, 'rage' has an older sense of a widespread craze rather than anger.

Example

“Tiny digital cameras are all the rage again this summer.”

Dictionary details

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

catch fire

to begin burning

jump on the bandwagon

To join a popular trend or activity because many others are doing it.

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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