pour it on
Related to pour it on: pour point
pour it on
To undertake some task or activity with great energy, enthusiasm, or intensity. Usually used in the continuous tense. The defending champions jumped out to an early lead, but the underdogs just kept pouring it on and eventually won the game.
See also: on, pour
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
pour it on
progress or work quickly or with all your energy. North American informalSee also: on, pour
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
pour it on
Informal1. To move or perform an activity at maximum speed or intensity.
2. To speak or express oneself continuously or elaborately.
See also: on, pour
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- go at (something)
- make a start on
- make a start on (something)
- move (the) deckchairs on the Titanic
- rearrange (the) deckchairs on the Titanic
- rearrange the deckchairs on the Titanic
- shift (the) deckchairs on the Titanic
- have (something) to do
- you have to do what you have to do
- you('ve) got to do what you('ve) got to do