and all
The phrase "and all" is commonly used in informal speech to imply inclusion of everything associated with what has been mentioned.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Indicates that everything mentioned, as well as other similar items, is included.
Example
- They ate the whole fish – head, bones, tail, and all.
- We want complete authenticity, blemishes and all.
B2Emphasis
(informal)Used to emphasize a remark or add extra information.
Example
- And you can take that smelly old coat out of here, and all!
- Jamie was there and all.
B2General
(informal)Used to suggest that there are other things of the same kind not specifically mentioned.
Example
- To buy my plane ticket and all.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "and all":
all offor allof alland thatall toall thatafter allall thereall in allall inall forall y'allof all thingsall as oneall the samethat's allgood andon all countsall togetheralmost allas welland changeall overas well as