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pull out all the stops

to make every possible effort

In Idioms & Sayings

In more detail

to make a maximum effort or use all possible resources to achieve something; to do everything you can to succeed

Examples

• We're pulling out all the stops to finish the project on time.

Nearby in Idioms & Sayings

on cloud nine, out of the frying pan into the fire, penny for your thoughts, put all your eggs in one basket, put the cart before the horse, see eye to eye