<P> The full monty ( or the full Monty ) is a British slang phrase of uncertain origin . It is generally used to mean `` everything which is necessary , appropriate or possible ; ' the works ' '' . Similar North American phrases include the whole kit and caboodle , the whole nine yards , the whole ball of wax , the whole enchilada , the whole shebang , or ( going ) whole hog . </P>
<P> The full monty ( or the full Monty ) is a British slang phrase of uncertain origin . It is generally used to mean `` everything which is necessary , appropriate or possible ; ' the works ' '' . Similar North American phrases include the whole kit and caboodle , the whole nine yards , the whole ball of wax , the whole enchilada , the whole shebang , or ( going ) whole hog . </P>
where does the term full monty come from
where does the term full monty come from
of uncertain origin
of uncertain origin