Amounts - Extent

Explore English idioms regarding extent with examples like "by a long shot" and "warts and all".

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tip of the iceberg [phrase]

a very small difficulty or problem that is actually part of a much bigger and more serious problem

Ex: The environmental impact study found pollution in the river , but that 's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the overall pollution problem .

Uncle Tom Cobley and all [phrase]

used for referring to a list of people or items that is frustratingly long

Ex: I invited the entire neighborhood to the barbecue — Uncle Tom Cobley and all !

(as|) far as the eye (can|could|will) see [phrase]

until the point that one is capable of seeing

Ex: Far as the eye could see , the sunset painted the sky in vibrant hues .

across the board [phrase]

affecting everyone or everything in a particular situation or group

Ex: The new policy affected all departments across the board .

all and sundry [phrase]

everyone, not just a certain group of people

Ex: The store offered discounts to all and sundry during the holiday sale .

bag and baggage [phrase]

with everything that one owns

Ex: The family left the old house behind , taking everything they owned , bag and baggage .

by a long shot [phrase]

used to convey how great the difference is between two things

Ex: He won the race by a long shot ; the other runners were far behind .

every mother's son [phrase]

every single person from a specific group

Ex: They invited every mother 's son to attend the town meeting and share their opinions .

every Tom, Dick, and Harry [phrase]

all of the ordinary people

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everything but the kitchen sink [phrase]

a collection of many different things or items, often excessive or unnecessary, that includes almost everything that could be taken or brought along

Ex: He brought a backpack filled with snacks , supplies , and gadgets — everything but the kitchen sink !

from A to Z [phrase]

including every single detail

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right and left [phrase]

used when something happens or is done a lot

Ex: She was giving compliments and criticism right and left , trying to be fair .

on a biblical scale [phrase]

to a great degree

Ex: The storm 's destructive force was on a biblical scale , leaving a trail of destruction in its wake .

the whole nine yards [phrase]

all that is possible, desirable, or available

Ex: He wanted the deluxe package for his car repair , so they replaced all the parts and gave it the whole nine yards .

the world and his wife [phrase]

a very great number of people

Ex: The store 's clearance sale attracted the world and his wife looking for bargains .

to {one's} fingertips [phrase]

in every possible way

Ex: The musician played the song flawlessly , demonstrating his talent to his fingertips .

you name it [sentence]

anything and everything one can possibly think of within a certain category

Ex: We have activities for kids at the party : games , crafts , you name it .

to [take] {sth} up a notch [phrase]

to add to the quality or intensity of something

Ex: To make the presentation more engaging , they decided to take the visuals up a notch with multimedia elements .

back-of-the-envelope calculation [noun]

a rough estimate or calculation done quickly and informally, often using basic methods or assumptions

Ex: The engineer made a back-of-the-envelope calculation to determine the approximate load-bearing capacity of the bridge .

roots and all [phrase]

used to describe an examination of something that covers every aspect and detail

Ex: The historian researched the family 's history , tracing it back to the 17th century , roots and all .

warts and all [phrase]

in a way that includes all the flaws and imperfections, without any attempt to conceal them

Ex: She described her relationship with complete honesty , sharing the good and the bad , warts and all .

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Distance	Extent	Intensity or Emphasis	Extremity
Large Number or Amount	Small Number or Amount	Speed