and (all) that

and (all) that

A phrase used to indicate nonspecific things that are similar or somehow related to that which is being discussed. I need to find a stylist to do our hair and makeup and all that on the day of the wedding.

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and all that

Along with the rest; and so forth; et cetera. Yes, yes, take care and all that, I'll see you soon.

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and all that (or and that)

and that sort of thing; and so on. informal

1982 Simon Brett Murder Unprompted I know he's the star and all that, but I'm damned if I'm going to be upstaged, even by him.

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and all ˈthat (rubbish, stuff, etc.)

(informal) and other similar things: He was an intellectual — read Beckett and Barthes and all that. ♢ They’re always kissing and all that romantic stuff.

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and (all) ˈthat

(British English, informal) and that sort of thing; and all the other things: My brother’s got a farm, with chickens, cows, pigs and all that. ♢ Her paintings are well done and all that, but I find them rather boring.

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