go all out

Spare nothing whatsoever

Go all out means to exert maximum effort or hold nothing back: She went all out for her daughter's wedding.

The phrase suggests committing fully to something without reservation or restraint, whether in competition, celebration, or any endeavor worth doing thoroughly.

effort

strive

Make sustained effort

  • pushForce something away
  • hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
  • grindCrush into particles

full throttle · pedal to the metal · balls to the wall · no holds barred · spare no effort · go hard · empty the tank · dig deep · give 110% · whole hog

competition

crush it

Excel spectacularly

play to win · take no prisoners · go for broke · do or die · full-court press · blitz · onslaught · showdown · battle mode · game face

extravagance

splurge

Spend freely, impulsively

treat yourself · live large · over the top · glitz · glamour · opulent · luxurious · first-class · deluxe · premium

celebration

feast

Elaborate ceremonial meal

rager · festivity · revelry · carnival · fiesta · gala · extravaganza · jamboree · spectacle · fanfare

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Opposites
effort intensity

go all outhold back

Prevent forward movement

phone it in · go through the motions · slack off · coast · mail it in

commitment and caution

go all outplay it safe

Avoid unnecessary chances

hedge your bets · err on the side of caution · proceed with caution · tread carefully · cover your bases

restraint

go all outhold back

Prevent forward movement

rein it in · pull punches · pace yourself · dial it back · hedge

Family

all, out, outgoing, outs, outgo

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G