push the boat out
phrase
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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“Push the boat out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/push%20the%20boat%20out. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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