go all out

idiom

: to do something with as much effort as possible
When he has a party, he likes to go all out.
Her company always went all out to make the customer happy.

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Halloween is almost a month away, and for those who go all out with seasonal finds, now’s the time to stock up on décor — popular picks are bound to go fast. Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025 In some, people go all out with elaborate Halloween decorations and trick-or-treating is a big annual event. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025 Feel free to keep things simple by seasoning with a sprinkle of kosher salt, or go all out with one of these spice blends. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025 With so many more silhouettes at your disposal, why not go all out with your fall wedding guest dress? ‘Tis the season for rich palettes saturated with earthy colors in equally lavish fabrics. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for go all out

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“Go all out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20all%20out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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