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
BronwenBRAHN-wenWelsh
Giuliettajoo-LYET-tahItalian
Sendoa-Basque
Mickey['miki]
JorjaJAWR-jəEnglish (Modern)
Tryggve-Swedish