pull out all the stops

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Verb pull out all the stops has 1 sense

pull out all the stops - use all resources available; "The organizers pulled out all the stops for the centennial meeting"
--₁ is one way to use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ
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pull out all the stops

Definition:

(idiom) To do everything possible or use all available resources to achieve a desired outcome.

Senses:

Sense 1: To make a great effort or use all one's resources to achieve something.
Sense 2: To unleash one's full potential or abilities in a particular situation.

Usage:

Popular Usage:

As a Verb Phrase

When facing a critical deadline, he decided to pull out all the stops and work through the night to complete the project.

Local Usage:

As a Verb Phrase

In our small town, the community pulled out all the stops to organize a successful fundraising event for the local school.

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