the kit and caboodle

kit and caboodle

All the parts of a group of things. The phrase "the whole kit and caboodle" is often used. I had a collection I'd been putting together for nearly 25 years, and burglars stole the whole kit and caboodle. John has some awesome camping gear, and he let us borrow the kit and caboodle for the weekend.
See also: and, caboodle, kit

the whole kit and caboodle

All the parts of a group of things. I had a collection I'd been putting together for nearly 25 years, and burglars stole the whole kit and caboodle. John has some awesome camping gear, and he let us borrow the whole kit and caboodle for the weekend.
See also: and, caboodle, kit, whole
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the (whole) kit and caboodle

Informal
The entire collection or lot.
See also: and, caboodle, kit
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • caboodle
  • kit and caboodle
  • the whole caboodle
  • the whole kit and caboodle
  • whole kit and caboodle
  • whole kit and caboodle, the
  • kaboodle
  • kit and caboodle, (the whole)
  • how about
  • how/what about...?
References in periodicals archive
The good news is you don't have to pay a king's ransom for all the kit and caboodle you need for your precious bundle.
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In our first special of the year, we've rolled up our sleeves to test cleaning products and all the rest of the kit and caboodle you need to get your house in tip top shape for 2012.
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"I imagine she would go the kit and caboodle but each bride is different," Dolbel said.
Miranda Kerr's hometown offers to host her wedding to Orlando Bloom