Extent

a very small difficulty or problem that is actually part of a much bigger and more serious problem

The financial audit revealed some irregularities, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

used for referring to a list of people or items that is frustratingly long

Everyone from the Prime Minister, to the Governor of the Bank of England, to the Mayor of London, to the Director of the IMF, to Uncle Tom Cobley and all convinced us that we needed these austerity measures to survive the recession.

until the point that one is capable of seeing

The fields, as far as the eye can see, are filled with blooming flowers.

affecting everyone or everything in a particular situation or group

The company gave a pay raise to all employees across the board.

everyone, not just a certain group of people

The town crier announced the news to all and sundry in the village square.

with everything that one owns

When they moved to a new city, they took all their furniture with them, bag and baggage.

used to convey how great the difference is between two things

No city has escaped the recession, but Seattle has fared best by a long shot.

all of the ordinary people

At the public event, it seemed like every Tom, Dick, and Harry was in attendance.

a collection of many different things or items, often excessive or unnecessary, that includes almost everything that could be taken or brought along

When they went on vacation, they packed everything but the kitchen sink.

including every single detail

She explained the topic from A to Z, leaving no detail out.

used when something happens or is done a lot

During the storm, rain was coming down right and left.

to a great degree

The flooding in the region was on a biblical scale, causing widespread devastation.

all that is possible, desirable, or available

Send in the troops, aircraft, nuclear submarine experts, the whole nine yards.

a very great number of people

The pub was so crowded that it seemed like the world and his wife had shown up for the game.

anything and everything one can possibly think of within a certain category

Gin, vodka, whisky, beer - you name it, I've got it.

to add to the quality or intensity of something

You may think your barbecue sauce recipe is good now, but trust me, this spice blend takes things up a notch.

a rough estimate or calculation done quickly and informally, often using basic methods or assumptions

I don't need the exact amount.Just give me a back-of-the-envelope calculation.

used to describe an examination of something that covers every aspect and detail

It's time for a roots and all review of political donations.

in a way that includes all the flaws and imperfections, without any attempt to conceal them

Philip must learn to accept me, warts and all.