Meaning of 'Whole nine yards'
What does the saying 'Whole nine yards' mean?
Idiom: Whole nine yards
Meaning:
The whole nine yards means means everything that is necessary or required for something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Numbers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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