All and sundry Meaning in English
expression
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈsəndɹi
AWL and SUN-dree
ˈɔːl/ /ˈænd/ /ˈsʌn.dɹi
AWL and SUN-dree
Definition
An old-fashioned phrase meaning everyone, or every person present or involved, with no exceptions.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal or old-fashioned in modern English; mostly used in writing, stories, or for dramatic effect. Similar to 'everyone' but more emphatic. Avoid in casual conversation—simply say 'everyone' or 'everybody.' Often appears as 'open to all and sundry.'
Spanish: todos - todo el mundoPortuguese (BR): todos - todo mundoPortuguese (PT): todos - toda a genteChinese (Simplified): 每个人 - 所有人Chinese (Traditional): 每個人 - 所有人Hindi: सभी लोग - हर कोईArabic: الجميع - كل شخصBengali: সবাই - সকলেইRussian: все подряд - все людиJapanese: みんな - 誰彼かまわずVietnamese: mọi người - tất cả mọi ngườiKorean: 모든 사람 - 모두Turkish: herkes - bütün insanlarUrdu: سب لوگ - ہر شخصIndonesian: semua orang - siapa saja
Example Sentences
The news spread quickly among all and sundry.
basic
He invited all and sundry to the wedding.
basic
The party was open to all and sundry.
basic
He shouted the news out to all and sundry in the street.
natural
You can't share secrets with all and sundry!
natural
Their house became a meeting place for all and sundry every evening.
natural