Idiom "lock, stock and barrel" is still in use today?

[Holler]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #702 "English Slang Idioms (444)", question 1

"I got such a good deal on this business I purchased. I bought it lock, stock, and ......... for a little under $20,000. It came fully furnished and has a good name in this community," Jack said to Chris.

(a) barrel
(b) pitcher
(c) pot
(d) tool

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #702 "English Slang Idioms (444)", answer 1

"I got such a good deal on this business I purchased. I bought it lock, stock, and barrel for a little under $20,000. It came fully furnished and has a good name in this community," Jack said to Chris.

Correct answer: (a) barrel
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Good morning guys. Please do tell me if this idiom stock and barrel is still in use today. Isn't it outdated, no?

[Yankee]

Hi Holly

The complete expression is "lock, stock and barrel".

Although you won't hear people use this expression on a daily basis, I'd say it's an expression people generally know (in the US), and it is still used on occasion. I'd also say it's more well-known than some of the other idioms I've seen in these tests.

[Lost_Soul]

Incidentally the only time I've ever seen it was in one of King's novels.
It appeared to me so weird that I involuntary remembered it
I even remember the context: it was owned, lock stock and barrel by....

[Yankee]

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For those who might be interested in the background of this expression, click here.
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[Diverhank]