Idiom:  go all out

Definition

Idiom:  go all out

  • to put all one's energy and resources into something

Example sentences

When I throw a party, I go all out:  I serve great food and drinks, put up decorations and even give out party favors to guests.

The hiring committee went all out with recruiting and paid for college seniors to fly from across the country for a weekend of presentations and activities.

If we're going to host a conference we need to go all out and hold it at one of the nice convention hotels downtown.

Our team went all out during our annual sales event and we reached our sales goal after just two days.

My next door neighbor really went all out at her wedding reception. Now my daughter wants to have the same type of event and I just can't afford it.

If I go to the prom, I'm going all out with a formal gown, professional updo and makeup, and of course, a limousine.

I'm planning party for my parents 20th anniversary and I really want to go all out.  Do you have any recommendations for caterers and florists?

Umbrellas in the drinks? You really went all out!

The Four Seasons Hotel really goes all out to provide a 5-star experience!


Synonyms

  • go to great lengths
  • go the extra mile


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