one and all
idiom
old-fashioned
: everyone
Merry Christmas to one and all.
He gave equal attention to one and all.
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The blue Art Deco chairs are beloved by one and all, human and nonhuman—the dogs, naturally, being the elephants in the room.
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Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Making a low-budget, independent movie requires one and all to chip in and help.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
The Constitution gives one and all the right to peaceful protest.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Lastly, one and all should commemorate a visit to Orange Beach with a souvenir from The Wharf, the town's central shopping district.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2025
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Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Making a low-budget, independent movie requires one and all to chip in and help.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
The Constitution gives one and all the right to peaceful protest.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Lastly, one and all should commemorate a visit to Orange Beach with a souvenir from The Wharf, the town's central shopping district.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2025
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“One and all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20and%20all. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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