what is the meaning behind the phrase "and then some" ?

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what is the meaning behind the phrase "and then some" ?

2006-11-29 13:06:06 · 3 answers · asked by dan2fuzzywu 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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I think it means "And etc."

2006-11-29 13:07:54 · answer #1 · answered by davrukin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is used to emphasize a concept that is excessive.

For example, "He has a lot of money, and then some" is to emphasize that the person being described has a very large amount of money.

Another example, "She has gained a lot of weight, and then some" would mean that the person being described has gained a very large amount of weight.

Hopefully this helps!

2006-11-29 13:19:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

just a way to say "extra" or "more."

don't know exactly what it means, though.

sorry...

2006-11-29 14:09:12 · answer #3 · answered by wat_more_can_i_say? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋