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Everything but the kitchen sink Meaning in English

expression

EV-ree-thing but thuh KITCH-en SINK
EV-rith-ing but thuh KITCH-en SINK

Definición

This expression means almost everything you can imagine, usually when someone brings, uses, or mentions a very large number of things—almost too much.

Uso & Matices

Very informal, often said in a joking or exaggerated way. Used mainly about packing, shopping, or preparing for something. Never literal—doesn't actually refer to a kitchen sink. Be careful not to use it in formal writing.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

She packed everything but the kitchen sink for her trip.

basic

My dad put everything but the kitchen sink into the car for our picnic.

basic

When I moved, I brought everything but the kitchen sink to my new apartment.

basic

You don’t need to bring everything but the kitchen sink for a weekend trip—just the essentials!

natural

Her purse is so big, it looks like she carries everything but the kitchen sink in it.

natural

The recipe calls for everything but the kitchen sink—it has so many ingredients!

natural