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AE 1209 - Expression: The Whole Nine Yards

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The Whole Nine Yards

A yard is a unit of linear measurement, which is equal to three feet. The whole nine yards can also be a unit of measurement. It could be related to a length of fabric that was sold to people or American football where they run 10 yards to the 10th post. One explanation is that World War II aircraft machine gun belts were nine yards long.

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