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The whole shebang

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Idiomatic Usage

Used informally, often in conversation rather than writing.

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When discussing our wedding plans, we realized we had to consider the whole shebang.
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American Origin

It's a phrase that originated in American English, recognizable in English-speaking cultures.

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The movie captured the feel of the 1920s, from the fashion to the slang—the whole shebang.
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Emphasizing Completeness

Emphasizes that everything, even smallest details, is included.

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He brought camping gear, food supplies, a first-aid kit – the whole shebang.
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