Idioms & Slang

The whole nine yards

ðə hoʊl naɪn jɑːrdz

idiom

What does The whole nine yards mean?

Everything; the full extent.

Example sentence

"They planned a party with cake, balloons, the whole nine yards."

American usage tip

Means 'everything included'.

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