How to Pronounce "everybody and his brother"
expression
EV-ree-BAH-dee and hiz BRUH-ther
EV-ri-BOD-ee and hiz BRUH-thuh
Definition
An informal expression meaning a very large number of people, often used to emphasize that almost everyone is involved or present.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛvɹiˌbɑdi/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈhɪz/, /hɪz/ /ˈbɹəðɝ
British English
ˈɛvɹɪbˌɒdi/ /ˈænd/ /hˈɪz/ /bɹˈʌðɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EV-ree-BAH-dee and hiz BRUH-ther
UK
EV-ri-BOD-ee and hiz BRUH-thuh
Listen in Context
Everybody and his brother showed up at the party last night.
It looks like everybody and his brother is already in line for tickets.
When there are big sales, everybody and his brother comes to the store.
I tried to find a quiet spot, but everybody and his brother was already there.