everyone and his brother

everyone and his brother

A lot of people. The phrase is not only used to apply to men. Geez, everyone and his brother was riding the subway with me this morning—I could barely push through the crowd at my stop!
See also: and, brother, everyone
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

everyone

see entries under every man.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • anyone would think (something)
  • anyone would think...
  • CR
  • CRS
  • dinky
  • dinghead
  • dipwad
  • dingleberry
  • guzzery
  • blockhead