everybody and his uncle

everybody and his uncle

Used hyperbolically to express a large number or a majority of people. I'm so jealous, everybody and his uncle is going on a vacation this summer except for me.
See also: and, everybody, uncle

everyone and their uncle

Used hyperbolically to express a large number or a majority of people. I'm so jealous, everyone and their uncle is going on a vacation this summer except for me. Everyone and their uncle has that brand of smartphone. I'd rather have something a bit more unique.
See also: and, everyone, uncle
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • everyone and their uncle
  • everyone and his uncle
  • everybody and their mother
  • everybody and his mother
  • everybody and their brother
  • everybody and their dog
  • everybody and his dog
  • everybody and his cousin
  • everyone and his mother
  • everyone and his dog