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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His research draws on his own experience and that of many of his contemporaries inspired his work in sports psychology.
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Colin Millar, New York Times, 27 June 2025
But if a man’s cancer is aggressive, doctors typically take the prostate out, and that's when side effects enter the picture.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 27 June 2025
Strong brand love, while nice, can’t replace operational ease, and that feel-good sentiment doesn’t always result in sales that stick for the long haul.
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Despite everything, parents still have hope that things will change and that all families can thrive in the future.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 26 June 2025
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Colin Millar, New York Times, 27 June 2025
But if a man’s cancer is aggressive, doctors typically take the prostate out, and that's when side effects enter the picture.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 27 June 2025
Strong brand love, while nice, can’t replace operational ease, and that feel-good sentiment doesn’t always result in sales that stick for the long haul.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Despite everything, parents still have hope that things will change and that all families can thrive in the future.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 26 June 2025
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“And that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20that. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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