and that

phrase

1
somewhat formal
—used to refer to an idea just mentioned
He was helpful, and that to an unusual degree.
2
chiefly British, informal : and more things of the same kind
She spends her money drinking, gambling, and that.

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Nights are supposed to be when the body recovers from heat, and that window is shrinking. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 Shoppers note that the shorts are roomy and don’t bunch up, and that the elastic waistband is forgiving even while bloated. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 The soccer world has moved on from the idea that a coach must share his players' blood and that a team’s identity is just a reflection of an unchanging national character. — Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026 Its newest addition—part of hotelier Ian Schrager’s Edition chain—is a decidedly more subdued affair, and that’s by design. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for and that

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“And that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20that. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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