everyone and their brother



everyone and their brother

A large number or a majority of people. Used hyperbolically. Everyone and their brother is going to be at the wedding this July, I hope I can make it too.
See also: and, brother, everyone

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Calvus-Ancient Roman
Yakiv-Ukrainian
Heller['helə]
Mariloumer-i-LOO (English), mar-i-LOO (English)French, English, Dutch
PamellaPAM-ə-ləEnglish
Deion-African American (Modern)