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.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web There’s also the opportunity to go all out, rocking one color scheme from head to toe with a monochromatic outfit. Samantha Sutton, refinery29.com, 24 Apr. 2023 Policymakers have recently vowed to go all out to save the economy in 2023, betting on the private industry to bolster growth. Laura He, CNN, 17 Jan. 2023 February is the ideal time to go all out with affectionate gestures, and what better way than to wear your heart on your sleeve, er, walls. Kate Mcgregor, ELLE Decor, 17 Jan. 2023 And while most pet parents want to spread the cheer with their pets this year, not all are planning to go all out with gift decorating. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2022 Hamilton encourages you to go all out with your wallpaper or bold paint color. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022 After a decade of financial low points for the comics industry (the spectator-market bust, Marvel declaring bankruptcy in 1997, etc.), these big-budget studio adaptations were beginning to make audiences flock to comic-book spots more often. Stores that take part in the day usually go all out. Craig D. Lindsey, Chron, 2 May 2023 And to go all out, pair Dyson’s beauty tools with mom’s favorite shampoo or conditioner for the glam gift basket. Chuong Nguyen, Ars Technica, 25 Apr. 2023 Don't be afraid to get creative and go all out for your special prom night. Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 7 Mar. 2023 See More

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“Go all out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20all%20out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2023.

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