2007-03-18 11:43:19 · 18 answers · asked by heaven62879 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
THis is a bit or language that is muddled up, but one theory has it relate to the making of a suit, vest and pants, as it requires nine yards of fabric to do so
2007-03-18 11:48:46 · answer #1 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The saying "the whole nine yards" began appearing in the language shortly after World War II. The origin is unclear, but the best guess is related to the gunners on the US fighters.
On the fighter planes, the gunners used amunition that came in long strands. The strands, when they came out of the ammo box, were 27 feet long. When the gunners were in a particularily tough battle, they may have to use the entire strand of ammo to take down an enemy plane. When they would discuss the battle later, they were sometimes heard to say, "That was a tough battle. It took the whole nine yards."
Now, the term "the whole nine yards" just means everything. As in, "I ate the whole thing - the whole nine yards!"
2007-03-18 18:56:38 · answer #2 · answered by Tunsa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It mean you travel then 1st 8 yards, then 1 yard more to make the whole 9 yards.... altho most mowers with a standard gas tank will never make it... so you may be better off with 2 or 3 at a time. 3 at a time would be 3 trips and even out well plus give you a break now and then and make it much easier on you. Might want to take a peanut butter sandwich with you, too. ANd something cold to drink to keep you hydrated. DOn';t forget the sun-screen if it is really sunny and NEVER run over a hornet's nest!!!
2007-03-18 18:47:09 · answer #3 · answered by The::Mega 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it means like to the fullest extent as in:
"She went the whole nine yards on the model railroad. She has minature cows horses and a small creek"
thats the best i can give ya hopefully you wont have to go the whole nine yards to find the awnser :D
2007-03-18 18:47:15 · answer #4 · answered by Mike 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just know it means you "get it all". Or it is "the whole story", complete. When buying a great item like a new TV and you get the "whole nine yards" you got a great TV with all kinds of features and options.
2007-03-18 18:47:13 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means everything. All of it. For example:
-"How much are you gambling for?"
-"The whole nine yards, baby!"
The origin of the phrase is uncertain, but it first appeared in print in the 1960's.
2007-03-18 18:51:16 · answer #6 · answered by ♥pirate♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The phrase "the whole nine yards" is commonly used to mean "everything" or "all the way"
2007-03-18 18:46:30 · answer #7 · answered by amandamc32183 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It just means the whole thing; everything.
2007-03-18 18:45:37 · answer #8 · answered by Kimberly K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
100%
2007-03-18 18:46:30 · answer #9 · answered by da_last_donpapi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to me, it means 100% and then some
2007-03-18 18:45:53 · answer #10 · answered by sweetness #1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋