shoot the works
to spend all your money or to use as much effort as possible to do something

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shoot the works
[American, informal]
to spend all your money or to use as much effort as possible to do something.
I could shoot the works on a round the world trip.
(usually + on)
They shot the works on their daughter's wedding.

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shoot the works
to spare no expense or effort to do something
They are planning to shoot the works with the victory celebration for the Olympic athletes.

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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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