all out

Related to all out: go all out

all-out

Taking, requiring, or using all of one's effort or resources toward something; complete, total, or all-encompassing. I've been stuck in this cubicle for years now. I'm ready for an all-out adventure somewhere! You're going to have to give us an all-out effort in the next game if you want to stay on the team.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

all out

With all one's strength, ability, or resources; not holding back. For example, They are going all out to make the fund-raiser a success. This seemingly modern term dates from about 1300, when it meant "completely" or "wholly." It now refers to making a great effort and is also used adjectivally, as in an all-out effort. This usage became current in America in the late 1800s, with reference to races and other kinds of athletic exertion. In the mid-1900s it gave rise to the phrase to go all out and was transferred to just about any energetic undertaking. Also see go whole hog.

all out

using all your strength or resources.

all out

With all one's strength, ability, or resources.

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释义	all out Related to all out: go all out all-out Taking, requiring, or using all of one's effort or resources toward something; complete, total, or all-encompassing. I've been stuck in this cubicle for years now. I'm ready for an all-out adventure somewhere! You're going to have to give us an all-out effort in the next game if you want to stay on the team. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. all out With all one's strength, ability, or resources; not holding back. For example, They are going all out to make the fund-raiser a success. This seemingly modern term dates from about 1300, when it meant "completely" or "wholly." It now refers to making a great effort and is also used adjectivally, as in an all-out effort. This usage became current in America in the late 1800s, with reference to races and other kinds of athletic exertion. In the mid-1900s it gave rise to the phrase to go all out and was transferred to just about any energetic undertaking. Also see go whole hog. See also: all, out The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. all out using all your strength or resources. See also: all, out Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary all out With all one's strength, ability, or resources. See also: all, out American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: all-out (from) top to toe from top to toe an all-out effort at (one's) doorstep at doorstep from head to foot/toe from head to heels from head to toe from tip to toe
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