2007-03-20 08:22:40 · 13 answers · asked by Misser 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The phrase 'soup to nuts' refers to being served soup (a first dish), to nuts for a dessert. It means to be very complete.
I've seen the phrase in business many times, and thought it conveyed the message well.
The phrase is usually added to a complete thought just as an emphasis like:
“The lecture on weather forecasting covered everything from soup to nuts.”
An equivalent would be:
“The lecture on weather forecasting covered everything".
or
“The lecture on weather forecasting covered all aspects of forcasting, from the basics through advanced techniques.”
To replace the phrase, you must describe the entire range of your topic.
Regarding the phrases "Cradel to Grave" implies caregiving, and has "death" involved, not a good business phrase. Regarding 'the whole 9 yards', this refers to using all your bullets to shoot and kill the enemy. Use these two phrases carefully. "From a to z" is ok but lakes impact. "Alpha to omega" is very religious (although it's a to z in another language). Now you see the problem!!!
2007-03-20 08:35:40 · answer #1 · answered by Jim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use an actual description of what you did would be the most professional. Don't rely on generalizations. Hiring organizations what to see specifics on what you did and what that will mean for them if they take the risk of hiring you.
2007-03-20 08:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by ALASPADA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beginning to End, Cradle to Grave, The Whole 9 yards, All applicable components.
I'm sure you can think of more.....
2007-03-20 08:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by Partisanshipsux 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chicken noodle on lap
2007-03-20 08:27:10 · answer #4 · answered by Richard K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the entire gamut
a complete extent or range: "a face that expressed a gamut of emotions"
2007-03-20 09:08:46 · answer #5 · answered by Old guy 124 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a to z.
Or Alpha to Zed.
2007-03-20 08:25:53 · answer #6 · answered by Kier22_2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about using the word "potpourri." (ex: A potpourri of things was used)
2007-03-20 08:49:24 · answer #7 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alpha to omega?
2007-03-20 08:26:19 · answer #8 · answered by diogenese_97 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you referring to comparing two things to each other that have nothing in common? Try apples to oranges.
2007-03-20 08:25:50 · answer #9 · answered by brandi from texas 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wikipedia says "from beginning to end"
2007-03-20 08:26:36 · answer #10 · answered by ranethelp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋