Go all out for something
phrase
To make a maximum effort to achieve or accomplish something.
She's going all out to win the competition.
Often appears as...
- go all out to win
- go all out in preparation
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Idiomatic
phrase
To spend a lot of money in a showy or extravagant way.
They went all out for their wedding, hiring the most expensive venues and caterers.
Often appears as...
- go all out for a party
- go all out for a wedding
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Idiomatic
phrase
To make a dramatic or exaggerated display of something.
He went all out for his final performance, with extravagant costumes and special effects.
Often appears as...
- go all out in a performance
- go all out in a demonstration
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To make a maximum effort to achieve or accomplish something.
She's going all out to win the competition.
Often appears as...
- go all out to win
- go all out in preparation
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To spend a lot of money in a showy or extravagant way.
They went all out for their wedding, hiring the most expensive venues and caterers.
Often appears as...
- go all out for a party
- go all out for a wedding
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To make a dramatic or exaggerated display of something.
He went all out for his final performance, with extravagant costumes and special effects.
Often appears as...
- go all out in a performance
- go all out in a demonstration
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Maximum Effort
Use when describing someone's great effort to reach a goal.
He went all out to finish the marathon despite his injury.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Intent
Shows a person's determination and serious intention in their actions.
The team is going all out to secure the championship title.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Holding Back
Implies not restraining oneself, using all resources available.
She went all out for the job interview, preparing for weeks.
Pro Tip 1/3Maximum Effort
Use when describing someone's great effort to reach a goal.
He went all out to finish the marathon despite his injury.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Intent
Shows a person's determination and serious intention in their actions.
The team is going all out to secure the championship title.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Holding Back
Implies not restraining oneself, using all resources available.
She went all out for the job interview, preparing for weeks.
Pro Tip 1/3Maximum Effort
Use when describing someone's great effort to reach a goal.
He went all out to finish the marathon despite his injury.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Intent
Shows a person's determination and serious intention in their actions.
The team is going all out to secure the championship title.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Holding Back
Implies not restraining oneself, using all resources available.
She went all out for the job interview, preparing for weeks.
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