… and then some
phrase
Used to indicate that the reality is greater than a particular amount or quantity.
The project will take a year, and then some.
Often appears as...
- costs a fortune and then some
- take a year and then some
phrase
Used to indicate that something is much more than it seems.
He said he could fix it, and then some!
Often appears as...
- fix it and then some
- challenge and then some
Usage tips
Colloquial, Idiomatic
phrase
Used to indicate that the reality is greater than a particular amount or quantity.
The project will take a year, and then some.
Often appears as...
- costs a fortune and then some
- take a year and then some
phrase
Used to indicate that something is much more than it seems.
He said he could fix it, and then some!
Often appears as...
- fix it and then some
- challenge and then some
Usage tips
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Exceeding Estimates
Suggests the actual amount or duration could be significantly more than mentioned.
You'll need ten buckets of paint, and then some, for that house.
Pro Tip 2/3Understated Reality
Implies the stated figure is conservative and real value is higher.
This software saves hours of work, and then some.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensifying Effect
Used to amplify the impact or intensity of the described situation.
Her performance was impressive, and then some.
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