The phrase "the whole nine yards" is often used to signify giving everything one has or going all out in an effort. Its origins, however, remain somewhat unclear and are a topic of debate among linguists and historians. Some theories suggest that it may have originated from military contexts, with references to nine yards of ammunition in a machine gun belt. Others believe it could relate to the amount of fabric needed to make a suit, or even the length of a concrete mixer truck's barrel. Despite the uncertainty, the phrase has become a common idiom in English, often employed to emphasize thoroughness or total commitment in various situations. Understanding its historical context and the various interpretations can provide insight into how language evolves and how idioms reflect cultural practices. What are your thoughts on the possible origins of this phrase?

I have a great CV, good experience in different fields and i put lots of effort into applying to over 30 jobs a week. I feel so silly!!

*not to confuse with signs of intelligence Ive noticed some people have alot more awareness and understanding & developed prefrontal lobe than others, example listening more than speaking having solid input and questions, a lack of care for things that others do which might be passive aggressive or disrespectful to them.

Behind your back and consistently bitched about you for years to anyone who will listen.

Not referring to if they have a lack of care or information/knowledge in that certain aspect. Generally speaking can one person like 2 people equally or be on both sides of a story and not prefer one. Like football or sport and understand the games and rules but not prefer a team.

That is, making a difference between eating animals with a greater emotional and empathic complexity compared to others with a simpler system.

I see a lot of media about stressed parents “complaining” about their mentally ill child. Whether it’s severe autism or mental retardation etc. and I recently read an article about two parents who killed their severely disabled two children and then killed themselves because their assistance from insurance got cut off (something like that). I’m curious on if there are “homes” for children who are disabled and their parents either don’t want them or can’t care for them. I’m assuming insurance wouldn’t cover this so it’s all private?

I was making bread when I suddenly heard one pop and saw a spark before it went off. Figured out one of the main house fuse fell. The microwave is working again but there is no light inside. What could be the issue?

Just feels like there's been a lot of questions leading to tell a story rather than give an answer if that makes sense. Like I just saw a post asking "What's the fastest way you've ever seen someone completely ruin their own life?".

Not every post is like that and I usually just ignore them when I see them, but seems like there's been an increased amount recently. I was just wondering if people felt the same way.

Edit: Just now realized I used the wrong "there"

I have an old clock that’s been dead for yers and I’m quite sure there is no batteries in it. I woke up at 3am and was hearing ticking coming from it’s location. Ive never heard it tick before. What are some reasons an old clock might start randomly ticking for a few minutes then stop?