Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

a hundred and one a million and one

Phrase
/ə ˈhʌndrəd ənd wʌn ə mɪljən ənd wʌn/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate a very large number, suggesting countless or innumerable.
Examples
  • There are a hundred and one a million and one ways to approach this problem.
  • I’ve read a hundred and one a million and one articles about that topic!
  • He has a hundred and one a million and one ideas for the project.
Meaning
This expression is often used to emphasize the vastness or multitude of something, sometimes in a hyperbolic manner, to convey the idea that there are many more than one might typically count.
Synonyms
  • Countless
  • Myriad
  • A multitude
  • Innumerable