go to town
phrase
1
: to work or act rapidly or efficiently
They went to town on decorating the building.
2
: to be markedly successful
The team really went to town, winning 14–0.
3
: to indulge oneself excessively
He went to town on a big platter of nachos.
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“Go to town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20to%20town. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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