Used informally, often in conversation rather than writing. 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. 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. He brought camping gear, food supplies, a first-aid kit – the whole shebang.