everyone and their mother



everyone and their mother

A large number or a majority of people. Used hyperbolically. I'm so nervous, everyone and their mother is coming to our show tonight.
See also: and, everyone, mother

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ayaneah-yah-neJapanese
AmbroŽ-Slovene, Czech (Rare)
Rozabelaro-zah-BE-lahEsperanto
Rafa'el-Biblical Hebrew
Kolleenkah-LEENEnglish (Rare)
Arber['a:rbə]