英语词组push the boat out是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

Idiom

push the boat out

British to spend a lot of money or more money than you usually do, especially when you are celebrating.

As it's your birthday, I think we can push the boat out and have a bottle of champagne.They really pushed the boat out for Jane's wedding.

(sometimes + for)

idiompush the boat out BrEBrEto spend more money than you usually do, on something that you want to be special:We pushed the boat out and bought new carpets and curtains.Everyone pushes the boat out to look their best on the big day.

push the boat out

To put forth the maximum amount of effort and/or resources toward some product or event. It's clear that they've pushed the boat out with this device, as they try to reinvigorate their brand after a decade-long slump in sales. The company really pushed the boat out for Sam's retirement party, making it a gala affair and sparing no expense.

push the boat out

BRITISH

If you push the boat out, you spend a lot of money in order to celebrate something or have a very enjoyable time. I earn enough to push the boat out now and again. Keep an eye on James. He's likely to push the boat out among his friends. Note: This expression may come from people having a farewell party before setting sail on a voyage.

push the boat out

be lavish in your spending or celebrations. British informal

Push the boat out apparently originated as mid 20th-century naval slang meaning ‘pay for a round of drinks’.

push the ˈboat out

(British English, informal) spend a lot of money on food, drinks, etc. when celebrating a special occasion: They really pushed the boat out for their daughter’s wedding. OPPOSITE: pinch pennies

词组	push the boat out
释义	Idiom push the boat out British to spend a lot of money or more money than you usually do, especially when you are celebrating. As it's your birthday, I think we can push the boat out and have a bottle of champagne.They really pushed the boat out for Jane's wedding. (sometimes + for) idiompush the boat out BrEBrEto spend more money than you usually do, on something that you want to be special:We pushed the boat out and bought new carpets and curtains.Everyone pushes the boat out to look their best on the big day. push the boat out To put forth the maximum amount of effort and/or resources toward some product or event. It's clear that they've pushed the boat out with this device, as they try to reinvigorate their brand after a decade-long slump in sales. The company really pushed the boat out for Sam's retirement party, making it a gala affair and sparing no expense. push the boat out BRITISH If you push the boat out, you spend a lot of money in order to celebrate something or have a very enjoyable time. I earn enough to push the boat out now and again. Keep an eye on James. He's likely to push the boat out among his friends. Note: This expression may come from people having a farewell party before setting sail on a voyage. push the boat out be lavish in your spending or celebrations. British informal Push the boat out apparently originated as mid 20th-century naval slang meaning ‘pay for a round of drinks’. push the ˈboat out (British English, informal) spend a lot of money on food, drinks, etc. when celebrating a special occasion: They really pushed the boat out for their daughter’s wedding. OPPOSITE: pinch pennies
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