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
NienkeNEEN-kəFrisian
Corneliakawr-NE-lee-ah (German), kor-NE-lyah (Italian), kawr-NAY-lee-ah (Dutch), kər-NEE-lee-ə (English), kər-NEEL-yə (English)German, Romanian, Italian, Dutch, English, Ancient Roman
Natanielnah-tah-NYEL (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
Olha-Ukrainian
Glenn[glen]
Lou[lu:]