Meaning of 'Lock, stock and barrel'
What does the saying 'Lock, stock and barrel' mean?
Idiom: Lock, stock and barrel
Meaning:
This is an expressions that means 'everything'; if someone buys a company lock, stock and barrel, they buy absolutely everything to do with the company.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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