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the whole 9 yards

 

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The Whole 9 Yards

Definition:

The Whole 9 Yards is an idiomatic expression that means to go all out, to give everything, or to complete something with full effort and commitment.

Senses:

  1. Sense 1: Used to describe giving maximum effort or going to the fullest extent possible.
  2. Sense 2: Used to describe completing a task or achieving a goal with great dedication.
  3. Sense 3: Used to express a state of having or doing everything that is expected or required.

Sample Sentences:

  1. "She gave it the whole 9 yards and won the championship."
  2. "John studied the whole 9 yards for his final exams."
  3. "The chef prepared the whole 9 yards of dishes for the banquet."
  4. "After weeks of planning, they finally organized the whole 9 yards of the event."
  5. "She always goes the whole 9 yards to ensure customer satisfaction."

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