each and every

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 individual, as in "Players do not have to face the perils of qualifying for each individual tournament" (New York Times). In both cases each alone would have been sufficient.

Dictionary of troublesome word. . 2013.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • 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 — 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

  • each and every — every single. → each …   English new terms dictionary

  • each and every — every single …   English contemporary dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”