go to town
The phrase "go to town" is an idiomatic expression used to describe engaging in an activity with great enthusiasm, thoroughness, or excess.
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Definition
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(informal, idiomatic)To do something with great energy, enthusiasm, or thoroughness.
Example
- They went to town on decorating the house for the party.
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(informal, idiomatic)To indulge or enjoy something excessively.
Example
- She went to town on the buffet, trying every dish.
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(informal, idiomatic)To take full advantage of an opportunity with enthusiasm.
Example
- The team went to town on the new project, implementing all their innovative ideas.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go to town":
go downtownin towncome upon the towngo to the countrygo togo wildgoon outgo nutsgo bananasgo hamgo at itout of townrun riotgo atgo to workgo for a burtongo apego mentalhit the streetsto gotake to the streetsold towngo all the waygo madgo bonkersgo outgo to potnew townwalk the streetsgo to the wall