Meaning: Everything possible; the entire thing
Hindi: पूरी तरह से / सब कुछ
Synonyms: everything, the works, all of it
Antonyms: partial, incomplete
Asked in: SSC MTS 2023 · SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023
whole nine yards in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2023 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The detective went the whole nine yards in his investigation.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Everything, all the way
Answer: (1) Everything, all the way
Solution:
• The idiom "the whole nine yards" means doing everything possible or going all the way to complete something (पूरी पूरी मेहनत करना या पूरा प्रयास करना)
• It implies that the detective left no stone unturned and covered every aspect of the investigation.
• Other options like measuring every step, taking the distant call, or close affinity with the law do not capture the full meaning of the idiom.
• Hence, option (1) is the most appropriate meaning of the idiom. - SSC MTS 2023 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
When it comes to planning her wedding, Maria wants ________________.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) the whole nine yards
Answer: (3) the whole nine yards
Solution:
• The idiom "the whole nine yards" means to do something completely or thoroughly (पूरी तरह से करना)।
• "A black sheep" refers to a person who is different or an outcast.
• "The whole fifteen miles" is not a recognized idiom.
• "Down for the count" means knocked out or defeated.
• Therefore, option (3) the whole nine yards is the most appropriate to fill the blank. - SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023 Idioms & Phrases
Identify the idiom/phrase that can best substitute the underlined segment.
They discussed everything in the meeting and finalised the next step.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) the whole nine yards
The idiom/phrase that can best substitute the underlined segment "everything in the meeting and finalised the next step" is: "the whole nine yards"
The whole nine yards: This idiom means everything or all of it, often used to emphasize completeness or thoroughness.
Through thick and thin: This phrase means in good times and bad times, indicating unwavering support or loyalty regardless of the circumstances.
The home stretch: This expression refers to the final part of a task or journey, suggesting that the end is near.
The eleventh hour: This phrase signifies the last possible moment or a situation where action is taken at the very last minute before it is too late.
Examples
- “For her wedding, she wanted the whole nine yards of decorations.”
whole nine yards – questions
What is the meaning of whole nine yards in Hindi?
whole nine yards means “पूरी तरह से / सब कुछ” in Hindi. In English: Everything possible; the entire thing
What are the synonyms of whole nine yards?
Synonyms of whole nine yards: everything, the works, all of it.
What is the opposite of whole nine yards?
Antonyms of whole nine yards: partial, incomplete.
Has whole nine yards been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – whole nine yards has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2023, SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023.