ball of wax

noun phrase

: affair, concern
the whole ball of wax

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But again, Daniel is a whole different ball of wax. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ball of wax was in 1832

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“Ball of wax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ball%20of%20wax. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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