And this and that Meaning in English
expression
ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈðɪs/, /ðɪs/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
AND this AND that
ˈænd/ /ðˈɪs/ /ˈænd/ /ðˈæt
AND-this-AND-that
Definition
A casual expression used to refer vaguely to various things, often when details are unimportant or you're listing random or miscellaneous things.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, used mostly in speech. Equivalent to 'etcetera,' 'this and that,' or 'bits and pieces.' Often used when you don't want to specify everything or when details are unimportant. Not suitable for formal contexts.
Spanish: y esto y lo otroPortuguese (BR): e isso e aquiloPortuguese (PT): e isto e aquiloChinese (Simplified): 这个那个Chinese (Traditional): 這個那個Hindi: ये-वोArabic: وهذا وذاكBengali: এই সেটা ওটা - এত সবRussian: то да сё - всякоеJapanese: あれこれ - いろいろVietnamese: chuyện này chuyện kia - linh tinhKorean: 이것저것Turkish: şu bu - falan filanUrdu: یہ وہ - اِدھر اُدھر کی باتیںIndonesian: ini itu - segala macam
Example Sentences
We talked about and this and that all afternoon.
basic
She bought milk, bread, and this and that at the store.
basic
My job includes cleaning, filing, and this and that.
basic
He was late because he had to deal with and this and that at home.
natural
I'm just tired from work, chores, and this and that.
natural
We hung out at the park, talked, did and this and that.
natural