Cool MateMeaning of The whole nine yards
To do or give everything possible; to go all out.
In simple words: Everything possible; all of something.
The whole nine yards in a sentence
- She planned the party and went the whole nine yards with decorations and food.
- If we want to succeed, we have to go the whole nine yards in our preparations.
- He didn't just bring the gifts; he went the whole nine yards and included a cake too.
- They really went the whole nine yards to make their wedding special.
- When it comes to customer service, our company goes the whole nine yards.
How to use The whole nine yards
Used to emphasize that something is done completely or thoroughly. More common in spoken English and informal writing. Should be avoided in formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone idiom
Memory hint
Imagine measuring a long distance – to get everything, you have to go the whole nine yards.
Related words
Collocations with The whole nine yards
- go the whole nine yards
- the whole nine yards of effort
- take the whole nine yards
Synonyms for The whole nine yards
- the whole thing
- entirety
- everything
- all-out effort
Common mistakes with The whole nine yards
- Confused with similar phrases like 'the whole kit and caboodle'.
- Used in contexts where it's inappropriate or unclear.
- Misused as a literal phrase instead of an idiom.
Compare The whole nine yards with The whole thing, Everything
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The whole nine yards in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كل حاجة
كل شيء ممكن؛ كل شيء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পুরো ব্যাপারটাই
সম্ভব সবকিছু; কোনো কিছুর পুরোটা।
- GermanDeutsch
alles geben, das volle Programm
Alles Mögliche; alles von etwas.
- SpanishEspañol
Todo
Todo lo posible; todo de algo.
- Persianفارسی
تمام تلاش را کردن
همه چیز ممکن؛ تمام چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Tout donner
Tout ce qui est possible ; la totalité de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पूरा सब कुछ
सब कुछ संभव; किसी चीज़ का पूरा हिस्सा।
- ItalianItaliano
Tutto il pacchetto, Tutto il possibile
Tutto il possibile; tutto di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Tudo, tudo mesmo
Tudo o que é possível; tudo de algo.
- RussianРусский
Все до конца
Все возможное; все от чего-либо.
- Urduاردو
پورا
ہر ممکن چیز؛ کسی چیز کا پورا۔
- Chinese中文
全部，所有
所有可能的；某事物的全部。
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Frequently asked questions about The whole nine yards
What does The whole nine yards mean?
Everything possible; all of something.
What is the definition of The whole nine yards?
To do or give everything possible; to go all out.
How do you use The whole nine yards in a sentence?
She planned the party and went the whole nine yards with decorations and food.
Can you give another example of The whole nine yards?
If we want to succeed, we have to go the whole nine yards in our preparations.
What are synonyms for The whole nine yards?
Common alternatives include the whole thing, entirety, everything, all-out effort.
What words go with The whole nine yards?
It commonly pairs with go the whole nine yards, the whole nine yards of effort, take the whole nine yards.
What are common mistakes when using The whole nine yards?
Confused with similar phrases like 'the whole kit and caboodle'. Used in contexts where it's inappropriate or unclear. Misused as a literal phrase instead of an idiom.
How do you pronounce The whole nine yards?
US: //ðə hoʊl naɪn jɑrdz//, UK: //ðə həʊl naɪn jɑːdz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is The whole nine yards formal or informal?
"The whole nine yards" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use The whole nine yards?
Used to emphasize that something is done completely or thoroughly. More common in spoken English and informal writing. Should be avoided in formal contexts.