[Idiom] LOCK, STOCK, AND BARREL. - Master Expressions for Completeness and Inclusivity
Lock, stock, and barrel.
Everything entirely.
Lock, stock, and barrel" means everything, completely. Originating from the parts of a gun, this idiom has come to mean including every part or aspect of something, without leaving anything out. It’s used to express total inclusivity or to indicate that an entire entity or set of belongings has been included in a deal or decision.
Example Sentences
He sold his business lock, stock, and barrel.
He sold his entire business, including everything associated with it.
She took over the project lock, stock, and barrel.
She took full responsibility for the project in its entirety.
The family decided to move to Canada lock, stock, and barrel, without leaving anything behind.
The family decided to move to Canada, taking everything they owned with them without leaving anything behind.