and then some

phrase

: with much more in addition
would require all his strength and then some

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There’s no question, though, that, as a person, he is equipped for the job — and then some. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Its new power-bank standards include UL’s testing categories and then some. — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026 Since all of these networks (and then some) are included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages — Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate and Premier — the service is a solid choice for those streamlining their subscriptions. — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2026 Carolina has one of the best defensive linemen in the league in Derrick Brown … and then some unproven players around him. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for and then some

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First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of and then some was in 1906

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“And then some.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20then%20some. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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