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the whole nine yards
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all that is possible, desirable, or available
What is the origin of the idiom "the whole nine yards" and when to use it?
The idiom "the whole nine yards" may have originated from the length of a machine gun ammunition belt during World War II, while others suggest it could be related to the length of fabric needed for a complete three-piece suit. Despite the uncertainty, it has become a widely used idiom in the English language. People use this idiomatic phrase to mean the entirety or full extent of something. It is often used to emphasize that everything possible or available is being included or considered.
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When they organized the party, they went for the whole nine yards with decorations, entertainment, and catering.
He wanted the deluxe package for his car repair, so they replaced all the parts and gave it the whole nine yards.
Send in the troops, aircraft, nuclear submarine experts, the whole nine yards.
She decided to go all out and plan the whole nine yards for her wedding, including a lavish reception and honeymoon.
The project required their team to research and present the whole nine yards of information on the topic.
