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
Charlotte['ʃa:lət]
Butcher['butʃə]
MithraMITH-rə (English)Persian Mythology
Flavienfla-vee-AWNFrench
Wickaninnishwik-ə-NIN-ish (English)Native American, Nuu-chah-nulth
Baldwin['bɔ:ldwin]