then

and then some (American & Australian)

and even more. It looked like 20,000 people and then some at the demonstration. 'Did Joe give you a hard time?' 'Yeah, and then some!'

See also: some

every now and again/then

sometimes. Every now and then I go to town and spend loads of money.

See also: again, every, now

there and then

if you do something there and then, you do it immediately. She booked me in to see the consultant there and then.

See also: there

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and then some

and even more. It looked like 20,000 people and then some were crowded into the stadium. Investors in the business got their money back and then some.

See also: some

(but) then again

after thinking more about something. She'd look better if she lost maybe ten or fifteen pounds, but then again who wouldn't? It would be fun to see them — then again, I don't really have the time.

on second thought

See also: again

then and there

immediately. The minute I saw her, I decided I had to tell her then and there that I wanted to marry her.

(right) here and now

See also: there