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Chan-Seung Lee

Joined: 03 Dec 2005
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Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 5:46 pm Post subject: go all out

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W: I prepared everything; shrimpcocktail, roasted lamb with steamed asparagus, and chocolate mousse.
M: Wow! you really went all out.

What does 'went all out' mean? And also it is common expression among native speakers?

Thanks.

Lorikeet

Joined: 08 Oct 2005
Posts: 1877
Location: San Francisco

Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:01 am Post subject: Re: go all out

Chan-Seung Lee wrote:

Quote:

W: I prepared everything; shrimpcocktail, roasted lamb with steamed asparagus, and chocolate mousse.
M: Wow! you really went all out.

What does 'went all out' mean? And also it is common expression among native speakers?

Thanks.

It means you made a lot of effort--you tried your hardest--you gave it your all. It's common in the U.S.

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