And then some

Posted by TheFallen March 14, 2002In reply to And then some posted by Meg on March 14, 2002

Thanks a lot for the explanation on the phrase "nose out of joint."

I need help again.

"In time the value of the house recovered and then some."

What does the phrase "and then some" mean here?

Thanks in advance.

It basically means "...and a lot more (than would have at first been expected)".