- each and every
- This is a redundant (wordy) phrase; when used, it requires a singular verb: "Each and every one of you has his own reasons." Preferably, use each or every, not both.
Dictionary of problem words and expressions. Harry Shaw. 1975.
each and every
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each and every — ► each and every every single. Main Entry: ↑each … English terms dictionary
each and every — every (used for emphasis) I would like each and every one of you to bring your textbooks tomorrow … Idioms and examples
each and every — index collective, in solido Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
each and every — pronoun Midland : everybody * * * every single (used for emphasis) taking each and every opportunity * * * each and every used as a more forceful way of saying each I want to thank each and every person who has contributed to this project … Useful english dictionary
each and every — {adj. phr.} Every. Used for emphasis. * /The captain wants each and every man to be here at eight o clock./ * /The teacher must learn the name of each and every pupil./ Syn.: EVERY SINGLE … Dictionary of American idioms
each and every — {adj. phr.} Every. Used for emphasis. * /The captain wants each and every man to be here at eight o clock./ * /The teacher must learn the name of each and every pupil./ Syn.: EVERY SINGLE … Dictionary of American idioms
each\ and\ every — adj. phr. Every. Used for emphasis. The captain wants each and every man to be here at eight o clock. The teacher must learn the name of each and every pupil. Syn.: every single … Словарь американских идиом
each and every — is at best a trite way of providing emphasis, at worst redundant, and generally both, as here: Each and every one of the twelve songs on Marshall Crenshaw s debut album is breezy and refreshing (Washington Post). Equally to be avoided is each… … Dictionary of troublesome word
each and every — every single. → each … English new terms dictionary
each and every — every single … English contemporary dictionary
