the world and his wife

(all) the world and his wife

(British & Australian informal)

a very large number of people It's a huge outdoor concert - I imagine the world and his wife will be there.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Nori	no-ṙee	Japanese
Adoniram	-	Biblical
Llinos	LEEN-aws, LIN-aws	Welsh
Huguette	-	French
Svantovit	-	Slavic Mythology
Korrine	kə-REEN	English (Rare)