such and such
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of such and such
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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"Once health information that says: 'You have AIDS' or 'You have such and such a disease' is released, you can never go back," Billois told AFP.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
He said this was a cause of anxiety for residents: "You know, if you don't pay this money within such and such time, then their bed's gone."
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2025
These soft deadlines said the governor of the state should certify by such and such a date in the middle of December.
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2024
“He’d say you can call me but not at such and such a time because he was watching his shows. He loved ‘The Young and the Restless’ and Judge Judy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
"You read books and find statements that such and such a society or archaeological site is 20,000 years old," he remarked.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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