nine

dressed (up) to the nines dressed very smartly or elaborately.

☞ This expression may come from the 99th Wiltshire Regiment, a military unit who were noted for their smart appearance.

a nine days' wonder: seewonder.

nine to five typical office hours.

nine times out of ten on nearly every occasion.

on cloud nine: seecloud.

the whole nine yards everything possible or available. North American informal

☞ Numerous attempts have been made to elucidate the origins of the phrase, many outlandish, none successful.

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

词组	nine
释义	nine dressed (up) to the nines dressed very smartly or elaborately. ☞ This expression may come from the 99th Wiltshire Regiment, a military unit who were noted for their smart appearance. a nine days' wonder: seewonder. nine to five typical office hours. nine times out of ten on nearly every occasion. on cloud nine: seecloud. the whole nine yards everything possible or available. North American informal ☞ Numerous attempts have been made to elucidate the origins of the phrase, many outlandish, none successful. 1999Salman RushdieThe Ground Beneath Her Feet Then the lovers throw a party, and what a party! Dancing, wine, the whole nine yards.
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