Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
you-name-it
phrase
/juː ˈneɪm ɪt/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that anything can be included or considered in a situation, often used to emphasize the variety or range of options.
Examples
- We have all sorts of desserts here; cakes, cookies, pies, you name it!
- She can fix anything in the house—plumbing, electrical work, you name it.
- For the party, we can get snacks, drinks, decorations, you name it!
Meaning
The term suggests that there is a wide array of possibilities or choices available, effectively meaning ‘anything’ or ‘everything’.
Synonyms
- whatever you like
- everything
- any and everything
