You use and all when you want to emphasize that what you are talking about includes the thing mentioned, especially when this is surprising or unusual.
[emphasis]
He dropped his sausage on the pavement and someone's dog ate it, mustard and all.
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and all in British English
a. British informal
as well; too
and you can take that smile off your face and all
b. South Africa
a parenthetical filler phrase used at the end of a statement to make a slight pause in speaking
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and all in American English
Informal
et cetera (etc.)
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Examples of 'and all' in a sentence
and all
It was such a warm, cosy time and all about being with each other and family.
The Sun (2016)
But remember, cruising is a holiday and all about relaxing.
The Sun (2017)
The four refurbished en-suite rooms reflect the pub 's historic past and all have great views over the surrounding countryside.
The Sun (2016)
We got chatting and talked about hobbies and all kinds of things.
The Sun (2016)
Tell him you care about him and all those takeaways will catch up with him before long.
The Sun (2008)
Let go of guilt and all programmed thoughts about intimacy.
Kretschmann, Gudrun Ten Keys to Loving Relationships (1994)
It was too flashy and all about sampling and not real music.
The Sun (2008)
And all this fuss about loans and peerages.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
And all the stuff about it looking phoney and orange was wrong.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
And all that talk about sport.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
And all this thinking about a downturn leading to some crisis in media does not take into account the action of managements.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They are bright, informal and all about the fun.
The Sun (2016)
We met each other 's parents and all got on really well.
The Sun (2011)
Suppose that an investor holds all of a company 's debt and all its equity.
Charles A. D'Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance (1991)
It was a hot and sticky summer 's day and all six seats of the carriage were taken.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
And all this about bonuses.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This instalment of the Bond franchise is lean, mean and all about the action.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
I met with three groups of members from this church, and all they talked about werethe jeans and sloppy desk.
Christianity Today (2000)
It deals with mystical and vital themes that underpin all religions, all creative discoveries about reality, and all aspects of consciousness.
Stewart, R J Music and the Elemental Psyche: A Practical Guide to Music and Changing Consciousness (1987)
All related terms of 'and all'
and all that
and similar or associated things; et cetera
one and all
One and all means everyone present or everyone in a particular group.
all and sundry
All and sundry means everyone.
boots and all
making every effort ; with no holds barred
still and all
nevertheless
warts and all
If you describe someone or accept them warts and all , you describe them or accept them as they are, including all their faults .
once and for all
If something happens once and for all , it happens completely or finally .
be-all and end-all
the ultimate aim or justification
all well and good
If you say that something is all well and good , you are suggesting that it has faults or disadvantages , although it may appear to be correct or reasonable .
for good (and all)
for always ; finally ; permanently
and that/and all that
You use and all that or and that to refer generally to everything else which is associated with what you have just mentioned .
(all) hot and bothered
flustered , excited , etc.
all sweetness and light
If you say that a relationship or situation is not all sweetness and light , you mean that it is not as pleasant as it appears to be.
not the be-all and end-all
not the only thing that is important in a particular situation
all mouth and no trousers
talking a lot about doing something but never actually doing it
all the world and his wife
a large group of people of various kinds
all wool and a yard wide
genuine or admirable ; truly and thoroughly as described
be all fingers and thumbs
to do something with your hands in a clumsy way and keep making mistakes while you are doing it
not all beer and skittles
not always as enjoyable or as easy as other people think
(not) all beer and skittles
(not) pure pleasure and enjoyment
to all intents and purposes
for all practical purposes; virtually
the be-all and end-all of sth
If something is the be-all and end-all to you, it is the only important thing in your life , or the only important feature of a particular activity .
all's fair in love and war
said to mean that under difficult circumstances any kind of behaviour is acceptable
comes in all shapes and sizes
If you say that things or people of a certain type come in all shapes and sizes , you mean that there are a large number of them, and that they are often very different from each other.
for good
If something changes or disappears for good , it never changes back or comes back as it was before.
and the rest/all the rest of it
You can add and the rest or all the rest of it to the end of a statement or list when you want to refer in a vague way to other things that are associated with the ones you have already mentioned .
to all intents and purposes/to all intents
You say to all intents and purposes to suggest that a situation is not exactly as you describe it but the effect is the same as if it were.
for all practical purposes/to all intents and purposes
You use for all practical purposes or to all intents and purposes to suggest that a situation is not exactly as you describe it, but the effect is the same as if it were.
someone is all talk
said to mean that someone talks about doing something without ever doing it