each and every item
What's the difference to use "each item", "every item" and "each and every item"?
asked Dec 30 '11 at 06:08
CF LOK
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CF LOK
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2 answers 
The difference in meaning can be subtle. Each can add emphasis to the individuality of the items, whereas every could refer to the items as a group.
"Each and every" can be used for emphasis, but it's redundant.
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answered Dec 30 '11 at 16:28
Jody M.
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To elaborate on Jody's answer...
The emphasis that this phrase implies is that not a single item is missed, that the writer is very sure of that fact.
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answered Dec 30 '11 at 20:58
Patty T
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