Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-the-whole-nine-yards
idiom
/ɡoʊ ðə hoʊl naɪn jɑrdz/
Definition
To give everything you have to a task or to go all out in an effort.
Examples
- When it comes to his projects, he always goes the whole nine yards to ensure success.
- She decided to go the whole nine yards for her wedding planning, hiring the best vendors in town.
Meaning
This phrase means to put in maximum effort or to fully commit to something, often in the context of completing a task or achieving a goal.
Synonyms
- go all out
- give it your all
- pull out all the stops
