And the rest
phrase
Used to refer to everything else that is related or similar.
We talked about our families, work, holiday plans, and the rest.
Often appears as...
- and the rest is history
- and the rest of it
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to suggest that something is even greater in amount, degree, or importance than what has been specified.
I have been studying hard for my exams, doing my assignments, and the rest.
Often appears as...
- and the rest of them
- and the rest of us
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to refer to everything else that is related or similar.
We talked about our families, work, holiday plans, and the rest.
Often appears as...
- and the rest is history
- and the rest of it
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to suggest that something is even greater in amount, degree, or importance than what has been specified.
I have been studying hard for my exams, doing my assignments, and the rest.
Often appears as...
- and the rest of them
- and the rest of us
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Conversation Closure
Signals a wrap-up in casual conversation, implying the listener can imagine the unspecified details.
We covered all sorts of topics at dinner – politics, family issues, and the rest.
Pro Tip 2/3Similar Items
Groups items or topics of the same kind without listing them all.
The store has a great selection of jackets, boots, and the rest.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Setting
Most appropriate in informal situations with friends or family.
We need bread, milk, and the rest for the picnic.
Pro Tip 1/3Conversation Closure
Signals a wrap-up in casual conversation, implying the listener can imagine the unspecified details.
We covered all sorts of topics at dinner – politics, family issues, and the rest.
Pro Tip 2/3Similar Items
Groups items or topics of the same kind without listing them all.
The store has a great selection of jackets, boots, and the rest.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Setting
Most appropriate in informal situations with friends or family.
We need bread, milk, and the rest for the picnic.
Pro Tip 1/3Conversation Closure
Signals a wrap-up in casual conversation, implying the listener can imagine the unspecified details.
We covered all sorts of topics at dinner – politics, family issues, and the rest.
Pro Tip 2/3Similar Items
Groups items or topics of the same kind without listing them all.
The store has a great selection of jackets, boots, and the rest.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Setting
Most appropriate in informal situations with friends or family.
We need bread, milk, and the rest for the picnic.
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