Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the meaning of the given idiom.

All and sundry

Options:

By all means

All eager

All included

All in agreement

Correct Answer:

All included

Explanation:

The idiom "all and sundry" means all included.

It is used to refer to everyone or everything, without exception. The idiom is thought to have originated in the 15th century and is based on the idea that "all" refers to everyone, while "sundry" refers to a variety of different things.

For example, you might say "We invited all and sundry to the party." This means that you invited everyone, without exception.

The other options are not as accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom.

  • By all means: This idiom means "certainly" or "of course."
  • All eager: This idiom means "very interested or excited."
  • All in agreement: This idiom means "everyone agrees."