push the boat out

idiom

British, informal
: to spend a lot of money : to be extravagant
We're going to push the boat out and throw a big party to celebrate his recovery.

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Can Newcastle push the boat out in a bid for Champions League qualification? James McNicholas, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 Graham’s offer a little time travel with their 40 year old Tawny, and for those that want to push the boat out even further, there is also a very special 50 year old expression. Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Those who want to push the boat out, so to speak, can secure a junior suite for $117,599 (£92,000) per person. Rebekah Evans, theweek, 9 Jan. 2024 Aceh Police spokesperson Winardy said officials planned to push the boat out of Indonesian waters. Yayan Zamzami, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Dec. 2021

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