all-singing, all-dancing
adjective
British, informal + humorous
—used in an exaggerated way to suggest that something (such as a machine that has many features) is like a large and expensive show that has many singing and dancing performers
an all-singing, all-dancing stereo system
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But the loudly unspoken priorities of this new event — selling tickets and thrilling fans with an extra chance to see the biggest stars in the sport — have been met by this all-singing, all-dancing cast.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
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“All-singing, all-dancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-singing%2C%20all-dancing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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