works
n. uncountablen. everything that is available or possible in a situation. You use this when you want the full set of options, like getting every topping on a burger.
n. the entirety of what is available, possible, or expected in a specific context. Informal or slang in register; typically functions as a collective singular in this sense.
I ordered a pizza with the works.
The luxury hotel package includes a spa treatment, a five-course dinner, and a private tour—the works.
While some travelers prefer a minimalist approach, others want the works, demanding every possible amenity and excursion the agency can provide.
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if it works, it works
if an action achieves its desired result, one should leave it at that; the outcome of an action is more important than the action itself
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spanner in the works
Something that disrupts smooth operation or functioning.
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throw a monkey wrench in the works
Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.