everyone and their mum



everyone and their mum

A large number or a majority of people. Used hyperbolically. Primarily heard in UK. I don't really want to get an iPhone. Everyone and their mum has one these days.
See also: and, everyone, mum

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AnnikaAHN-nee-kah (Swedish, Dutch, Finnish), AH-nee-kah (German), AN-i-kə (English), AHN-i-kə (English)Swedish, Dutch, Finnish, German, English (Modern)
Zadok-Biblical
Alfonz-Slovene
Gabr-Arabic
Odo-Ancient Germanic
Nuno-Portuguese, Medieval Portuguese