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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Even when Everton were able to push the boat out, others could stretch further.
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
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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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
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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