Английский словарь американских идиом - shoot the works
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Shoot the works
shoot the works
{v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To spare no expense or effort; get or give everything. * /Billy shot the works when he bought his bicycle; he got a bell, a light, a basket, and chrome trimmings on it, too./ * /The Greens shot the works on their daughter's wedding reception./ 2. To go the limit; take a risk. * /The motor of Tom's boat was dangerously hot, but he decided to shoot the works and try to win the race./
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phrasal 1. to venture all one's capital on one play 2. to put forth all one's efforts ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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