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to pull out all the stops
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to try very hard and do everything that is possible to succeed in something
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Idiom
Informal
The idiom "pull out all the stops" originated from pipe organs, where stops are controls that activate different sets of pipes to produce different sounds. The phrase is mainly used to emphasize the idea of using maximum energy, creativity, and determination, often in the face of a challenging or important endeavor.
Examples
The team pulled out all the stops to finish the project on time.
