ALlusions And Idioms, Summaries of International relations

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Go The Whole Nine Yards
Origin - Fighter pilots in World War II had
ammunition equivalent to nine yards. When they
gave it their all in a battle, that whole nine yards
of ammunition was expended.
How’s it’s used today - It’s used when people
should go all the way and finish
Example - “Carson should go the whole nine
yards when playing baseball”
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Go The Whole Nine Yards

Origin - Fighter pilots in World War II had

ammunition equivalent to nine yards. When they

gave it their all in a battle, that whole nine yards

of ammunition was expended.

How’s it’s used today - It’s used when people

should go all the way and finish

Example - “Carson should go the whole nine

yards when playing baseball”

Break the Ice

Origin - These ships were the primary modes of

transportation and trade during this time when

most roads were not yet developed. During

winter, these ships might get stuck on ice which

formed on the lakes and bodies of water.

How’s it’s used today - Its used when people are

trying to talk to someone and trying to start a

conversation

Example - “I had to break the ice when talking to

Nol because he is extremely awkward.”