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
Cyriacus-Late Roman
Ulisseoo-LEES-seItalian
Afia-Western African, Akan
Betsey['betsi]
Trent[trent]
Amadeusahm-ə-DAY-əs (English), ahm-ə-DEE-əs (English)Late Roman