and all

Idioms

Also, and all that. Et cetera, and so on; whatever else goes with this statement. For example, We can't afford eating out, since it's hard to find a baby sitter, they charge a lot, and all, or The contractor will supply the paint and all that. [First half of 1500s]

Example Sentences

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Washington’s wife, Martha, lost her first husband and all four of her children to disease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

"Our thoughts remain with the families of Nuria and Selena and all those impacted by this tragic incident."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

But Bass and every council member and all their successors need to be reminded that a civic sense of intractability is a dangerous thing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

MKG analyst Vanguelis Panayotis said the economic benefits could reach 1.2 billion euros if taking into account transportation, and all the associated expenses and logistics of Dion's support team as well as fans.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

There was one of Aunt Fanny in the ditch and all of us trying to heave her out with the bell rope.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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