View Single Post
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 19-Apr-2008, 22:41
buggles buggles is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Country: england
Posts: 377
Current Location: lancashire
First Language: english
Member Type: Other
Thanks: 23
Thanked 101 Times in 92 Posts
buggles will become famous soon enoughbuggles will become famous soon enough
Default Re: all and everything

Quote:
Originally Posted by RedMtl View Post
No, not really. If you were to say to a waiter: "I'd like a sandwich for here, with all, please," you would most likely be understood to mean that you wanted the package deal (often called a "combo") including drink and side dish (fries, salad, or whatever the place offers).

You'd be better to say "all dressed" or "all the condiments" or "all the toppings" or else you'll likely get fries and a drink! At least, in most parts of North America you would.
In England, you'd say "........with all the trimmings" if you wanted a sandwich with all the available ingredients.
We talk of having a turkey meal " with all the trimmings" at Christmas. Everyone understands that to mean turkey, boiled potatoes, roast potatoes, two or three different vegetables, gravy and cranberry sauce.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to buggles For This Useful Post:
jctgf (20-Apr-2008)