The phrase “and all that” is a casual way to refer to everything else that goes along with a topic—often things too obvious, tedious, or numerous to list individually.
It’s used in everyday speech to suggest completeness without detail: “We talked about politics, the weather, and all that.”
Though vague, it carries a tone of familiarity. It invites the listener to fill in the blanks based on shared understanding.
This page exists simply to acknowledge the quiet charm of such phrases—unassuming, efficient, and deeply human.