Question

in_the_loop_308 to spare nothing; to do something with maximum enthusiasm Synonyms: pull out all the stops; go to town; whole nine yards

Accepted Answer

GO WHOLE HOG The company went whole hog on the luncheon. They included both soup and salad on the menu, a choice of three main dishes and several desserts, and they paid for all the drinks, too.When it comes to outfitting my car, I believe in going whole hog. I always get cruise control, extra padded seats, stereo, all the little luxuries. The expression does not convey the same sense of elegance as go to town does.

Id	in_the_loop_308
Idiom	GO WHOLE HOG
Definition	to spare nothing; to do something with maximum enthusiasm
Examples	The company went whole hog on the luncheon. They included both soup and salad on the menu, a choice of three main dishes and several desserts, and they paid for all the drinks, too. When it comes to outfitting my car, I believe in going whole hog. I always get cruise control, extra padded seats, stereo, all the little luxuries.
Cross-Refs	Synonyms: pull out all the stops; go to town; whole nine yards
Extra Info	The expression does not convey the same sense of elegance as go to town does.

Hog I Loop Spare Maximum Enthusiasm Company Luncheon