Euric wrote: >I doubt most people who use this expression know or care to know >the history >behind it. If were really want to take the FFU out of some expressions, we >can use sayings that mean the same thing but with no reference to any >measurement units. In this case, we can use the expression "the whole >kitten kaboodle".
In general, I try to use unitless expressions. However, that's the first time I've seen "the whole kitten kaboodle." Maybe that's because it is, in fact, "the whole kit and caboodle." <g> Tip: Do a Google search for caboodle. Bill Potts, CMS Roseville, CA http://metric1.org [SI Navigator]
