go out with a bang

all dressed up and nowhere to go

Elaborately attired or otherwise fully prepared for an anticipated situation or activity which, nevertheless, fails to occur.

all systems go

Everything is ready.

as you go

While one is doing (something); as one progresses.

bang a uey

To make a U-turn while driving a vehicle.

bang away

to strike or hit repeatedly

bang down the door

To present oneself as a strong candidate for a role or achievement, explicitly or implicitly.

bang for the buck

Efficiency; cost-effectiveness; value.

bang one's head against a brick wall

To waste effort on a futile project.