whole nine yards idiom meaning and sentence

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Idiom: "The whole nine yards"

Meaning:

The phrase "the whole nine yards" means everything possible or available , the entire amount , or the full extent of something. It is often used to indicate that someone has done something completely or thoroughly, leaving nothing out.

Example Sentence:

  • "When planning the wedding, she went the whole nine yards, from the decorations to the catering and entertainment."
  • "If you're going to renovate your kitchen, why not go the whole nine yards and update the appliances too?"

If you'd like, I can also provide the origin or history of this idiom!