Meaning of whole ball of wax | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The entire or overall plan, concept or action.
   idiomatic, slang
2. Everything of a similar or related nature; everything necessary for a particular purpose.
   idiomatic, slang

Examples

“The whole ball of wax will be viewed in 5 minutes.”

“In my opinion the whole ball of wax depends on what she'll say.”

“Of course I have to take a little advantage. After all, I'm the guy who puts the thing together—the whole ball of wax.”

“We've got pots, pans, the food and cooking utensils—the whole ball of wax.”

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