all present and accounted for

idiom

—used to say that all the people who are supposed to be at a place or event are there

The students are all present and accounted for.

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Recent Examples on the Web The usual suspects in bridal attire—tulle, chiffon, and feathers—were all present and accounted for. —

Cassandra Pintro, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2023

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