and that

idiom

somewhat formal

—used to refer to an idea just mentioned

He was helpful, and that to an unusual degree.

chiefly British, informal : and more things of the same kind

She spends her money drinking, gambling, and that.

Examples of and that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An administrator there told USA TODAY that the company was shocked to learn of the shooting and that Crooks had passed a background check for his job. —

Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 14 July 2024 The New Yorker’s article also described hospital conditions at the time of the deaths, reporting that staff members were overworked and that sanitary conditions were poor, citing an inquest for the former claim and the testimony of a plumber for the latter one. —

Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024 The memo also directs staff to not comment publicly on the situation, and that dangerous rhetoric on social media won’t be tolerated. —

Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 July 2024 Make sure there are stops for swimming and snorkeling, and that the prosecco and snacks are included. —

Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for and that

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