Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
and-the-rest-all-the-rest-of-it
Phrase
/ænd ðə rɛst ɔːl ðə rɛst əv ɪt/
Definition
An informal expression used to refer to additional items, details, or elements that are either well-known to the listener or too numerous to mention explicitly.
Examples
- He packed sandwiches, drinks, and the rest of it for our picnic.
- We discussed the plans for the project, budgets, timelines, and the rest of it.
Meaning
This phrase is often employed in conversation to indicate that the speaker is including things that are obvious or similar to what has already been stated, without having to list them all. It implies a sense of completeness without further elaboration.
Synonyms
- etcetera
- and so on
- and the like
