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pull out all the stops

VERB
go for it
Synonyms
WEAK
bet the farm bet the ranch exert oneself go all out go for broke put one's heart and soul into it shoot the works use every muscle

Example Sentences

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Kimata said he had no option but to pull out all the stops in his final run in a bid to overtake Kimura.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

It’s that time of year again, when the tech giants pull out all the stops to persuade you to upgrade your gadgets.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2024

Sometimes, the Dodgers will pull out all the stops to secure a win.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

But they became giants in an era when employers were effectively free to pull out all the stops in blocking and, in some cases, persecuting union organizers.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024

Was it any wonder Tim wanted to pull out all the stops to make sure her father’s event tonight got the press’s attention, or that she was willing to do whatever it took to help?

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau