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23 June 2026

You name it

We use this expression to summarise a list of examples.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

So, what went wrong on your holiday?

Delayed take-off, terrible flight, awful food - you name it!

Example 2

He travels a lot, your Dad, doesn't he?

Yes. You name it, he's been there - Japan, Thailand, Chile, Venezuela, Brazil...

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