and then some

phrase

: with much more in addition

would require all his strength and then some

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According to Amazon shoppers, there’s one mineral sunscreen that’s up to the task—and then some. —

Claire West, InStyle, 27 June 2026

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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 5 Jul. 2026.

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