How to Pronounce "whole ball of wax"
expression
HOHL bawl uhv WAKS
HOHL bawl ov WAKS
Definition
This expression means the entire thing, situation, or all parts of something, emphasizing completeness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫ/ /ˈbɔɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈwæks
British English
hˈəʊl/ /bˈɔːl/ /ˈɒv/ /wˈæks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHL bawl uhv WAKS
UK
HOHL bawl ov WAKS
Listen in Context
He bought the whole ball of wax instead of just one item.
If you want to succeed, you need the whole ball of wax—not just part of it.
We will discuss the whole ball of wax at the meeting.
She wants the whole ball of wax, not just a small role in the project.