the whole nine yards

The entirety of what's possible or available; all the related elements of something. Wow, Shelly really went the whole nine yards with toppings for the ice cream bar. There's much more than just whipped cream and sprinkles here! I want a traditional wedding, with the cake, the dress—the whole nine yards.

See also: nine, whole, yard

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

whole nine yards

Sl. the entire amount; everything, as far as possible. For you I'll go the whole nine yards. You're worth the whole nine yards.

See also: nine, whole, yard

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

whole nine yards, the

Everything that is relevant; the whole thing. For example, He decided to take everything to college-his books, his stereo, his computer, his skis, the whole nine yards . The source of this expression is not known, but there are several possibilities: the amount of cloth required to make a complete suit of clothes; the fully set sails of a three-masted ship where each mast carries three yards, that is, spars, to support the sails; or the amount of cement (in cubic yards) contained in a cement mixer for a big construction job. [Colloquial]

the whole nine yards

everything possible or available. North American informal

1999 Salman Rushdie The Ground Beneath Her Feet Then the lovers throw a party, and what a party! Dancing, wine, the whole nine yards.

See also: nine, whole, yard

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

the ˌwhole ˌnine ˈyards

(informal, especially American English) everything, or a situation which includes everything: When Des cooks dinner he always goes the whole nine yards, with three courses and and a choice of dessert.

See also: nine, whole, yard

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

the whole nine yards

n. the entire amount; everything. (Origin unknown. It does not matter what substance is being referred to. It means all of it, no matter what it is.) For you I’ll go the whole nine yards.

See also: nine, whole, yard

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

whole nine yards, the

The entire distance; the whole thing. The source of this term has been lost, but as usual there are several etymological theories. The following were suggested by William Safire’s correspondents: nine yards once constituted the entire amount put onto a bolt of cloth, and for an ornate garment the “whole nine yards” would be used; the standard large cement mixer holds nine yards of cement, and a big construction job would use up the “whole nine yards”; in the square-rigged, three-masted sailing ship of former times, each mast carried three “yards” (the spars supporting the sails), and the expression “whole nine yards” would mean that the sails were fully set. Novelist Lee Child used it in 61 Hours (2010): “Which means he was ready for a full-blown transaction. A conversation, a discussion, the whole nine yards.”

whole nine yards

The entire amount or distance. Of all phrases in the English language, few have as many supposed sources as this one. Among the possibilities are the nine yards of material from which tailors made expensive men's suits; the nine cubic yards of concrete that concrete trucks held; the nine yards (or spars) on a three-masted sailing ship; the volume of grave soil; and the length of a World War II aircraft ammunition belt. However, none of these or any other explanation has been conclusively proven. The phrase first appeared during the 1960s of out Vietnam War writings with no further explanation. Other phrases that refer to everything are “all the marbles,” “the whole shooting match,” “the whole ball of wax,” and “the whole shebang.”

See also: nine, whole, yard

Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price

See also:

whole nine yards
whole nine yards, the
go the whole nine yards
the works
the whole works
whole works
the whole shooting match
the whole lot
the whole jimbang
the whole jingbang

References in periodicals archive

Dealerships have to do the whole nine yards to convince a prospective buyer to opt for a particular model against a competing offer.

Turning auto service facilities into living rooms

The matter never went the whole nine yards after the full weight of the British Medical Association swung into action with the charge dropped like a hot potato and substantial damages paid by the police authority.

Hefty payout for coat allegation

Nevertheless, she is not underestimating her opponent as she knows that any fight in the Octagon can last the whole nine yards or end in a snap of ten seconds.

UFC News: Jessica Eye Is Game To Fight Ronda Rousey

Great job, good salary, benefits, the whole nine yards.' But I realized I wanted to work for myself and one day have the financial freedom that I saw from close friends and family.

NX Direct Promotes New Assistant Manager

com, ` 1,199 Raisons sheer cotton benarasi jamdani sari, ` 15,000 Anuradha Ramam yellow bag with stripes, ` 3,200 Whether your mum goes the whole nine yards or prefers kurta combos, she'll love these fab options Symetree tourmalines and diamond polki bracelet, ` 1,48,000 Sridevi

PAMPERING MOM

Besides "The Green Mile," Duncan starred in such blockbusters as "Sin City," "The Whole Nine Yards," "The Planet of Apes," "The Scorpion King" and many others.

'Green Mile' Actor Michael Duncan Dies at Age 54

"They've talked babies, marriage, the whole nine yards."

Jennifer Lopez's friends 'bracing for wedding announcement'

Up on the roof, the fields will go the whole nine yards: There will be portable bleachers, a concession stand, locker rooms for visiting teams, and on-field lighting.

Up on the roof; Double-duty parking garage a WPI solution

In day-to-day business you cannot afford for the customer to guess at any part of of the sales proposition, give them the whole nine yards in the service history of the yearling and every facility in buying or making an offer on the lot - whether being there live or online.

Embrace sales online; LETTERS

"This is the guy Peter was - active in his community, volunteering, not just with Wirral CVS, changing people's lives - the whole nine yards."

HE HELPED SO MANY TO MOVE ON IN THEIR LIVES; Tributes as man faces mentor murder charge

I have used steroids, therapy, and the whole nine yards to maintain strength and will continue this regimen indefinitely, hoping for some relief and improvement.

Neglected?

"His issues need to be addressed by true professionals-a psychiatrist, a medical team, the whole nine yards. He should be put away on a 5150 hold."

Sheen needs to be committed to treatment or 'he may die,' says addiction expert

On the first album, Cave confesses they wanted the whole nine yards - string sections, walls of guitars and choirs.

Trio who are on the White track; AFTER selling almost a million copies of their debut album, White Lies have it all to prove with their second, Ritual. Andy Welch catches up with the trio, who are at the O[TM] Academy on February 17

It again meant the whole nine yards (shade higher configuration, fairly long procurement cycle and implementation time).

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词组	the whole nine yards
释义	the whole nine yards the whole nine yards The entirety of what's possible or available; all the related elements of something. Wow, Shelly really went the whole nine yards with toppings for the ice cream bar. There's much more than just whipped cream and sprinkles here! I want a traditional wedding, with the cake, the dress—the whole nine yards. See also: nine, whole, yard Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. whole nine yards Sl. the entire amount; everything, as far as possible. For you I'll go the whole nine yards. You're worth the whole nine yards. See also: nine, whole, yard McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. whole nine yards, the Everything that is relevant; the whole thing. For example, He decided to take everything to college-his books, his stereo, his computer, his skis, the whole nine yards . The source of this expression is not known, but there are several possibilities: the amount of cloth required to make a complete suit of clothes; the fully set sails of a three-masted ship where each mast carries three yards, that is, spars, to support the sails; or the amount of cement (in cubic yards) contained in a cement mixer for a big construction job. [Colloquial] See also: nine, whole The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. the whole nine yards everything possible or available. North American informal 1999 Salman Rushdie The Ground Beneath Her Feet Then the lovers throw a party, and what a party! Dancing, wine, the whole nine yards. See also: nine, whole, yard Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary the ˌwhole ˌnine ˈyards (informal, especially American English) everything, or a situation which includes everything: When Des cooks dinner he always goes the whole nine yards, with three courses and and a choice of dessert. See also: nine, whole, yard Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary the whole nine yards n. the entire amount; everything. (Origin unknown. It does not matter what substance is being referred to. It means all of it, no matter what it is.) For you I’ll go the whole nine yards. See also: nine, whole, yard McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions whole nine yards, the The entire distance; the whole thing. The source of this term has been lost, but as usual there are several etymological theories. The following were suggested by William Safire’s correspondents: nine yards once constituted the entire amount put onto a bolt of cloth, and for an ornate garment the “whole nine yards” would be used; the standard large cement mixer holds nine yards of cement, and a big construction job would use up the “whole nine yards”; in the square-rigged, three-masted sailing ship of former times, each mast carried three “yards” (the spars supporting the sails), and the expression “whole nine yards” would mean that the sails were fully set. Novelist Lee Child used it in 61 Hours (2010): “Which means he was ready for a full-blown transaction. A conversation, a discussion, the whole nine yards.” See also: nine, whole The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer whole nine yards The entire amount or distance. Of all phrases in the English language, few have as many supposed sources as this one. Among the possibilities are the nine yards of material from which tailors made expensive men's suits; the nine cubic yards of concrete that concrete trucks held; the nine yards (or spars) on a three-masted sailing ship; the volume of grave soil; and the length of a World War II aircraft ammunition belt. However, none of these or any other explanation has been conclusively proven. The phrase first appeared during the 1960s of out Vietnam War writings with no further explanation. Other phrases that refer to everything are “all the marbles,” “the whole shooting match,” “the whole ball of wax,” and “the whole shebang.” See also: nine, whole, yard Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price See also: whole nine yards whole nine yards, the go the whole nine yards the works the whole works whole works the whole shooting match the whole lot the whole jimbang the whole jingbang References in periodicals archive Dealerships have to do the whole nine yards to convince a prospective buyer to opt for a particular model against a competing offer. Turning auto service facilities into living rooms The matter never went the whole nine yards after the full weight of the British Medical Association swung into action with the charge dropped like a hot potato and substantial damages paid by the police authority. Hefty payout for coat allegation Nevertheless, she is not underestimating her opponent as she knows that any fight in the Octagon can last the whole nine yards or end in a snap of ten seconds. UFC News: Jessica Eye Is Game To Fight Ronda Rousey Great job, good salary, benefits, the whole nine yards.' But I realized I wanted to work for myself and one day have the financial freedom that I saw from close friends and family. NX Direct Promotes New Assistant Manager com, ` 1,199 Raisons sheer cotton benarasi jamdani sari, ` 15,000 Anuradha Ramam yellow bag with stripes, ` 3,200 Whether your mum goes the whole nine yards or prefers kurta combos, she'll love these fab options Symetree tourmalines and diamond polki bracelet, ` 1,48,000 Sridevi PAMPERING MOM Besides "The Green Mile," Duncan starred in such blockbusters as "Sin City," "The Whole Nine Yards," "The Planet of Apes," "The Scorpion King" and many others. 'Green Mile' Actor Michael Duncan Dies at Age 54 "They've talked babies, marriage, the whole nine yards." Jennifer Lopez's friends 'bracing for wedding announcement' Up on the roof, the fields will go the whole nine yards: There will be portable bleachers, a concession stand, locker rooms for visiting teams, and on-field lighting. Up on the roof; Double-duty parking garage a WPI solution In day-to-day business you cannot afford for the customer to guess at any part of of the sales proposition, give them the whole nine yards in the service history of the yearling and every facility in buying or making an offer on the lot - whether being there live or online. Embrace sales online; LETTERS "This is the guy Peter was - active in his community, volunteering, not just with Wirral CVS, changing people's lives - the whole nine yards." HE HELPED SO MANY TO MOVE ON IN THEIR LIVES; Tributes as man faces mentor murder charge I have used steroids, therapy, and the whole nine yards to maintain strength and will continue this regimen indefinitely, hoping for some relief and improvement. Neglected? "His issues need to be addressed by true professionals-a psychiatrist, a medical team, the whole nine yards. He should be put away on a 5150 hold." Sheen needs to be committed to treatment or 'he may die,' says addiction expert On the first album, Cave confesses they wanted the whole nine yards - string sections, walls of guitars and choirs. Trio who are on the White track; AFTER selling almost a million copies of their debut album, White Lies have it all to prove with their second, Ritual. Andy Welch catches up with the trio, who are at the O[TM] Academy on February 17 It again meant the whole nine yards (shade higher configuration, fairly long procurement cycle and implementation time). Use Before You Pay
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