Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing whole, including its inflections. Clear word filter
4 idioms
the whole story
CEFR B1all the facts about a situation, including ones not yet known
Neutral
a whole new ball game
CEFR B2A completely different situation from before.
Informal
go the whole hog
CEFR C1To commit fully to doing something, without holding anything back.
Neutral
the whole nine yards
CEFR C1Everything possible; the full extent.
Informal