and that

idiom

1
somewhat formal
used to refer to an idea just mentioned
He was helpful, and that to an unusual degree.
2
chiefly British, informal : and more things of the same kind
She spends her money drinking, gambling, and that.

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The combination of DePrimeo and Rotondi simply overpowered Masco (3-1), and that duo is bound to cause nightmares for opposing lines all season. Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025 Also, when your first album is that perfect and that massive, what comes later often seems like a letdown. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025 The whole process is stressful, and that’s coming from someone with (minimal) inside access to release schedules and studio reps. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2025 Police believe the shooter and victim knew each other and that the shooting had been the direct result of an escalating argument. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for and that

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“And that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20that. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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