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The whole lot

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Quantity Emphasis

Use 'the whole lot' to stress that you're talking about the total amount, especially when it's large or surprising.

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He inherited a fortune and spent the whole lot in a year.
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Casual Tone

'The whole lot' is often used in casual or informal conversations rather than in formal writing or speech.

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In the end, we just chucked the whole lot out.
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Emotional Impact

It can carry emotional weight, suggesting the speaker's amazement, frustration, or other strong feelings.

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I can't believe you ate the whole lot; that's shocking!
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