all that and then some

all that and then some

Exceeding that which has already been discussed. A: "Did the boss leave you a lot of work? I saw him put a pile of folders on your desk." B: "Oh yeah, all that and then some—my inbox is overflowing too." Oh yeah, my brother's doing all that and then some—he's determined to make the basketball team this year, so he's spent the summer working with a private instructor, getting in the weight room, and eating a very healthy diet. You obviously have experience and a great résumé, but this position demands all that and then some.

See also: all, and, that

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

all that and then some

phr. everything mentioned and even more. Q: Did she say all those terrible things so that everyone could hear her? A: All that and then some.

See also: all, and, that

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.