[Idiom] WHOLE NINE YARDS. - Achieve Complete Success in Your Projects
Whole nine yards.
/hoʊl naɪn jɑrdz/
Everything; all of it.
Going the whole nine yards" means doing everything possible to ensure the success of an endeavor. While the exact origin of this phrase is debated, it generally suggests providing all the necessary effort or materials to complete a task thoroughly. In practice, this idiom encourages comprehensive dedication to a task, leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of an objective or goal. It's a call to action to commit fully and not settle for half measures.
Example Sentences
I went the whole nine yards with the party planning.
The person organized every aspect of the party thoroughly and without leaving anything out.
She gave the project the whole nine yards.
She committed completely to her project, sparing no effort or resource.
For his final presentation, he decided to go the whole nine yards with visual aids and handouts.
He fully prepared for his presentation, utilizing both visual aids and handouts to ensure a comprehensive display.