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the whole world and his dog

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Everybody; too many people; a huge crowd.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, idiomatic, plural, plural-only

Examples

  • I'd love to go to the Harry Potter opening, but the whole world and his dog will be there and I don't like crowds

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