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.

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  • 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

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  • for each and every day — index per diem Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • every single — or[every last] {adj. phr.} Every. Used for emphasis. * /She dropped the box, and when she opened it, every single glass was broken./ * /When she got home she found every last tomato in the box was rotten./ Syn.: EACH AND EVERY …   Dictionary of American idioms

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  • and/or — This expression, formerly used exclusively in legal documents and business communication, has become acceptable English primarily because it is a convenient saver of time and words. And/or means about the same as each and every and is often… …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

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