What does 'and everyone, but everyone' mean in:?

Education & Reference by Anonymous 2018-06-30 12:43:12

Social Science

3 answers

Generals outrank colonels who, in turn, outrank majors and captains and lieutenants, and everyone, but everyone, outranks children.

Anonymous

It means generals outrank everyone, but everyone outranks children.
Anonymous

It's a very emphatic way of saying, 'Yes - I do really mean EVERYONE!' It's light-hearted and humorous. No need to take it literally.
Anonymous

Just a way to add emphasis similar to "everyone, and I do mean everyone."