kit and caboodle

The phrase "kit and caboodle" is an informal expression that refers to everything in a group or collection, often used to emphasize completeness.

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Definition

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(informal)The entirety of a group or collection, including all parts.

Example

  • She decided to sell the whole kit and caboodle at the yard sale.
  • They packed up the entire kit and caboodle and moved to a new city.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "kit and caboodle":

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