everything under the sun

The phrase "everything under the sun" is an idiomatic expression emphasizing the vastness or comprehensiveness of a collection or range.

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Definition

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(informal)A very large number of things, often implying variety or excess.

Example

  • We discussed everything under the sun during our meeting.
  • She has tried everything under the sun to solve the problem.

B2General

(informal)All things that exist or are conceivable.

Example

  • He claims to know everything under the sun.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "everything under the sun":

the whole nine yards