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everything but the kitchen sink (exp.) –
everything but the kitchen sink (exp.) –
Definition: A phrase used to describe a situation where an excessive or overwhelming amount of things are included, often to the point of absurdity. Like a paella made with every ingredient in the market, including chorizo, seafood, chicken, vegetables, fruit, and even a few churros for good measure.
Examples:
Packing for vacation: El Español's suitcase was overflowing with everything but the kitchen sink: flamenco outfits, bullfighting capes, a siesta hammock, a paella pan, and even a live chicken for fresh eggs.
Planning a fiesta: The party planner went all out, decorating with everything but the kitchen sink: colorful streamers, twinkling lights, giant paella sculptures, live flamenco dancers, and even a mechanical bull for guests to ride.
Ordering tapas: The hungry tourists, overwhelmed by the menu options, decided to order "everything but the kitchen sink," ending up with a table overflowing with plates of patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo, croquetas, chorizo, tortilla española, and more.
Writing a love poem: The passionate poet poured his heart out, using everything but the kitchen sink to describe his beloved: metaphors about sunshine, similes about sangria, and even a haiku about her perfectly arched eyebrows.
Arguing with a neighbor: The heated debate escalated quickly, with both parties throwing in everything but the kitchen sink: insults about bad cooking, complaints about loud music, accusations of stealing siestas, and even threats to unleash a swarm of angry bees.
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