and all

1. Along with other things of the same kind; all the rest; and so forth; et cetera. To buy my plane ticket around the world, I had to sell everything I owned—house, car, and all! Let's surprise Maggie with cake, cookies, and all on her birthday this week. Did John really renounce his family, their wealth, and all when he started his own company? Wow.

2. Used parenthetically at the end of a statement or remark to create a pause in speech, often carrying a degree of trivialization for that which is being discussed or remarked upon. If you love me and all, please stop going out every night. He says he's telling the truth and all, but how can I believe him when he's lied so many times in the past? It's a noble idea and all, but I just don't see how you'll be able to pull it off.

3. In addition; too; as well. Used at the end of a clause for emphasis. Primarily heard in UK. These politicians think we believe them and all, but I wouldn't trust them as far as I can throw them. I can't believe that Reena showed up to the party kids and all, even though none of them were invited! We don't have the space to accommodate their whole family, Great Dane and all! They'll have to stay at a hotel.

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and all

Also, and all that. Et cetera, and so on; whatever else goes with this statement. For example, We can't afford eating out, since it's hard to find a baby sitter, they charge a lot, and all , or The contractor will supply the paint and all that. [First half of 1500s]

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— and all

used to emphasize something additional that is being referred to. informal

1992 Kenichi Ohmae The Borderless World You can whip up nationalist passions and stage-manage protectionist rallies, bonfires and all.

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and ˈall

1 also; included: They’re coming to stay for the weekend, dog and all.
2 (spoken) too; as well: And he stole money from me, and all.
3 (informal) and other (connected) things: She doesn’t go out much in the evenings now, what with her work and all.

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and all

1. And other things of the same type: "The only thing they seemed to have in common was their cowboy gear, ten-gallon hats and all" (Edward Chen).

2. Being included: devoured the peanuts, shells and all.

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