all the rage
phrase · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
very popular at the moment
Exam-register meaning
informal expression for a temporary trend or fashion
In context
naturalShort video apps are all the rage among teenagers.
examThis phrase is too informal for most academic essays; use “widely popular” or “fashionable” instead.
Common collocations
be all the ragelatest ragepopular trend
Watch out
Do not use this phrase in formal IELTS/PTE writing unless you are discussing informal language.
Word family
rage (noun)popular (adjective)