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Definition of "all and sundry" []

  • All, everyone (pronoun)
  • Each one (pronoun)

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Use "all and sundry" in a sentence
  • "There’s a disreputable old chap called Ezra Pincott – leading light in poaching circles, strong persevering upholder of the local bar – Maudie says he’s been shooting off his face to all and sundry in the Bull about knowing something that would put money in his pocket if somebody knew what was what."
  • "Cancelling it now, at this late stage, when the entries are already in, would send a massive message to all and sundry that the company's in a shaky state … and there's nothing like an ill wind for blowing a dicky house to rubble. '"
  • "Laura responded with a rather vague reference to the Breeches Bible and realised, too late, that she had perpetrated a gaffe, but her face was partially saved by Binnen, who, equally unfortunately, took the opportunity to inform all and sundry that in September compost and stable manure were spread on the bulb-fields."
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