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Origin Unknown
First recorded 1800s
the whole shebangThe entire thing, every part of some matter, arrangement or situation considered together as one complete and undivided whole.
Origin Unknown1869
First recorded 1900s
to 86 somethingTo get rid of something, refuse a customer service, cancel a plan, or mark a menu item as no longer available.
Origin Unknown1920
First recorded 1900s
the full montyThe full monty means the complete amount, the whole thing, everything that is wanted or expected, with nothing left out.
Origin Unknown1986
First recorded 1900s
cat got your tongue“Cat got your tongue?” is a teasing question asked of someone who is unexpectedly silent, especially a child with nothing to say.
Origin Unknown1911
First recorded 1700s
mind your Ps and QsTo mind your Ps and Qs is to be careful about your behaviour, manners, and words, especially to avoid giving offence.
Origin Unknown1756
First recorded 1900s
the whole nine yardsTo do or include the whole nine yards means everything possible, the full extent, with nothing held back or left out.
Origin Unknown1962