the whole shebang

noun

informal
: the whole thing : everything that is included in something
You can buy the whole shebang for just $50.

Examples of the whole shebang in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That changed in their first game since Foster went from running backs coach to running the whole shebang. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2024 The original concept from Bertrand was subsequently padded out by naval architect Philippe Roulin, with plans calling for the whole shebang to run on battery electric power. New Atlas, 26 July 2024 When not in use, the whole shebang packs down into a wheeled box measuring just 82 cm long by 46 cm high by 40 cm wide (32.3 by 18.1 by 15.7 in). Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 July 2024 Your fluids are mixing with another person’s fluids—you’re both wet, probably a little sweaty, swapping spit, the whole shebang. Korin Miller, SELF, 23 July 2024 And one more relative newcomer took home the whole shebang — the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, which opened for guests in 2017 and has quickly become just as iconic as the hotels nearly 100 years its senior. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024 Both are perfectly cast but the whole shebang is stolen by Mendelsohn, whose fur coat-sporting predator also has his sights set on the girl. and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 21 June 2024 In addition to streaming on Amazon Prime Video, the Amazon membership includes the whole shebang: free shipping, exclusive deals, free music, free books, and access to Prime at Whole Foods Market. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2024 Lay the pancake on top, flip the whole shebang, add some chili crisp, and roll it all up together. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 19 Mar. 2024

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“The whole shebang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20whole%20shebang. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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