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The whole kit and caboodle Meaning in English

expression

thuh HOHL KIT and kuh-BOO-duhl
thuh HOHL KIT and kuh-BOO-duhl

التعريف

This informal expression means 'everything' or 'the entire set', often referring to all parts, items, or people in a group.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Very informal, mostly spoken. Used in friendly, casual situations, especially in American English. Synonyms include 'the whole lot', 'everything', and 'the whole shebang'. Do not use in formal writing.

جمل نموذجية

She sold the whole kit and caboodle at the garage sale.

basic

I brought the whole kit and caboodle for the trip.

basic

They lost the whole kit and caboodle in the storm.

basic

When he moved out, he took the whole kit and caboodle with him.

natural

You don't need to buy the whole kit and caboodle—just the basics will do.

natural

We spent all weekend cleaning out the whole kit and caboodle from the attic.

natural