lock-stock-an'-barrel

Updated: June 23, 2025

"A sort of lock-stock-an'-barrel difference, mother," said Fred, laughing. "I dun know what you mean by your blocks, stocks, an' barrels," returned Mrs Martin, "but Pat is a sight milder in the face than you was, an I'm sure he's a better boy."

R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne - The Lively Poll: A Tale of the North Sea