ball of wax

noun phrase

: affair, concern
the whole ball of wax

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ball of wax was in 1832

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“Ball of wax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ball%20of%20wax. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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