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And all vs And all that

and alland all other things included:

  • Duncan had stepped backwards over the gunwale of his boat and fallen, camera and all into the Indian Ocean.

Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase any and alla redundant expression meaning “any”:

  • A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis of any and all medical conditions.

and all that—(coll.) and other similar things considered unnecessary to mention:

  • Ah, but he’s known her all his life. Childhood sweethearts and all that.