shoot the works
phrase
1
: to venture all one's capital on one play
2
: to put forth all one's efforts
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“Shoot the works.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoot%20the%20works. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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