I woke up, this morning with the phrase "Kit and Kaboodle" running through my mind. Why would I be thinking that? And, what's a Kaboodle, I asked.
I couldn't roll over and go back to sleep. I had to get up and find out about kaboodle...which, I discovered, can also be spelled caboodle.
The phrase comes from the 18 century and, of course, "kit" or "kit bag" refers to a small bag that soldiers carried to hold their "stuff".
Kaboodle actually started out as "boodle" which is British for a "collection of things" or it can mean a "collection of friends". The "ka" was, probably, added just 'cause it sounds good.
So, it boils down to this. Your "kit" is your brief case, overnight bag, Carry-on, etc. And your boodle could be family, friends, keys, etc.
"Bring along your bag and anything else you can carry" could be boiled down to "Kit and kaboodle".
Personally, I like to put everything in my bag. I hate trying to hold on to Kaboodle too. Best to keep one hand free.
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