the works

noun

1

: the moving parts of a machine

the works of a clock

—sometimes used figuratively

The office used to be very efficient, but the new regulations have gummed up the works.

2

informal : everything that there is to have or do : everything that is available

They ordered a pizza with the works.

When we went to New York, we visited the museums, did some shopping, saw some shows—the whole works.