all and sundry

idiom

formal
: every person
It was clear to all and sundry that something was wrong.

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As aircraft technology improved and planes became larger and safer, new fare classes were introduced, allowing for the democratization of ticket prices and making air travel accessible to all and sundry. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025 Daytime eps are beloved by students across the country (as this author can attest) but Hainault says the idea has always been to appeal to all and sundry. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025

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“All and sundry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20and%20sundry. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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