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
Alcaeusal-SEE-əs (English)Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Hortensia[hɔ:'tensiə]
Chizqiyahu-Biblical Hebrew
Paddy-Irish
PatPATEnglish
MiiaMEE:-ahFinnish