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and whatnot

idiom
Meaning

And so on; et cetera


Examples
SIMPLE

We bought bread, milk, and whatnot at the store.

CONTEXTUAL

She packed her bag with notebooks, pens, snacks, and whatnot before heading to the library.

COMPLEX

The antique shop was filled with dusty clocks, old paintings, broken chairs, and whatnot, creating a sense of chaotic history.

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