full monty

[mon-tee]

noun

Chiefly British Slang.

1. the, the whole thing; everything that is wanted or needed.

   At the press briefing, the reporters got the full monty.

full monty

/ ˈmɒntɪ /

noun

1. informal,  something in its entirety

Word History and Origins

Origin of full monty¹

1985–90; origin uncertain; perhaps from Montague Burton, British tailors, with reference to the purchase of a full (3-piece) suit as being “the full Monty”

Word History and Origins

Origin of full monty¹

of unknown origin