English Dictionary

whole ball of wax

名詞

慣用表現 俗語

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

日本語の意味

全体の計画や構想、または行動全体を指す（例：計画の全貌） / 関連する全ての要素、つまり特定の目的に必要な全てのもの

If we're going to renovate the house, let's commit to the whole ball of wax and redo everything from the foundation to the roof.

家をリフォームするなら、基礎から屋根まで全部やり直すという一括の計画で進めよう。

意味（1）

(idiomatic, slang) The entire or overall plan, concept or action.

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

意味（2）

(idiomatic, slang) Everything of a similar or related nature; everything necessary for a particular purpose.

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