everyone and their dog



everyone and their dog

A large number or a majority of people. Used hyperbolically. I'm so jealous, everyone and their dog is going on a vacation this summer except for me.
See also: and, dog, everyone

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Levon-Armenian
Lamija-Bosnian
LuĈJoLOO-chyoEsperanto
Leoffl&Aelig;D-Anglo-Saxon
Glukel-Yiddish
Natalienat-a-LEE (French), NAT-ə-lee (English), NAH-tah-lee (German)French, English, German