laundry list

laundry list

noun Informal.
a lengthy, especially random list of items: a laundry list of hoped-for presents; a laundry list of someone's crimes.

Origin:
1955–60
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Laundry list is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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laundry list
 
n
(US), (Canadian) a list of items perceived as being long: a laundry list of complaints

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