everyone and his mother



everyone and his mother

Used hyperbolically to express a large number or a majority of people. I'm so jealous, everyone and his mother is going on a vacation this summer except for me.
See also: and, everyone, mother

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ottokar-German
Verochka-Russian
NellyNEL-eeEnglish
Marietta-Italian
Avitus-Ancient Roman
GracjaGRATS-yahPolish