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Everything but the kitchen sink

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Idiomatic UsagePlay
This phrase is informal and best used in casual conversation or writing. SlideWhen they moved houses, they took everything but the kitchen sink.
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ExaggerationPlay
The phrase is used to exaggerate for a humorous or dramatic effect—it's not literal. SlideFor a weekend trip, he packed everything but the kitchen sink!
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Figurative SpeechPlay
Remember it's a figure of speech meaning that someone has included more items than necessary. SlideHer purse was so heavy; it had everything but the kitchen sink inside.