the whole (something) bit
the whole (something) bit
Some element, aspect, or characteristic of someone or something, especially that one dislikes or disapproves of. It was a well paying job, but I could never get used to the whole customer relations bit that went along with it. I know he's talented, but I don't buy the whole starving-artist bit he puts on.
See also: bit, whole
the whole bit
All the related elements of something. Typically used to indicate that something is or will be done completely or fully, without mentioning all of the specifics. I want a traditional wedding, with the cake, the dress—the whole bit.
See also: bit, whole
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
the (whole)... bit
(informal, disapproving) behaviour or ideas that are typical of a particular group, type of person or activity: She couldn’t accept the whole drug-culture bit.See also: bit
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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- make a noise
- make noise (about something)
- there was/is something about (someone or something)
- there's something about (someone or something)
- there's something about somebody/something