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
SÍNeSHEE-naIrish
Mitrodora-Macedonian
Winoc-Breton, French
Norma['nɔ:mə]
LyydiaLUY:-dee-ahFinnish
BrockBRAHKEnglish