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
Steinarr-Ancient Scandinavian
Ikenna-Western African, Igbo
MurielMYUR-ee-əl (English), MUR-ee-əl (English), muy-ree-EL (French)English, French, Irish
Bishan-Indian, Hindi
DaedalusDED-ə-ləs (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Rosemarie[rəuz'ma:ri]