everybody and his mother
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English
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Phrase
[edit]- (idiomatic) A large assortment of people.
- 1868 February 5, “Clutha Ferry Races”, in Bruce Herald[1], Bruce, NZ:
- On Thursday the same remark would have applied equally to Tokomairiro; everybody and his mother seemed to be paying us a visit.
Synonyms
[edit]- See also Thesaurus:everybody.