NP culinary question

[Tim Strzechowski]

"With everything" is standard.

In some instances, however, it's good to know what "everything" includes 
because it may not be everything you want.  For example, some establishments 
put only certain items (pickles, onions, lettuce, and ketchup) on a burger 
by default, hence "everything."  But you want mustard, too.  So you say, 
"Burger with everything, plus mustard."

Ahh, I relish these nuances.


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> When in Rome do as the Romans do... consequently, my friends and I tried
> to immerse ourselves in the American burger culture when in NYC and DC.
> (The "Five Guys" joint in DC was particularly adored by numerous friends
> of mine - I never managed to visit it, though.)
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> I have a question concerning American English usage.
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> When you want every available topping on your burger, do you say
> "a burger with all the toppings" [an option preferred by some friends] or
> "a burger with everything on it" [an option preferred by me]?
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> Best,
> Heikki
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