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Idiom

go to town

Meaning

To proceed enthusiastically, vigorously, or expertly.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Examples

“She really went to town on the birthday cake.”

“The interior designer went to town on the living room, adding bright colors and bold patterns everywhere.”

“Once the chef was given full creative control, he went to town on the menu, crafting an elaborate feast that delighted every guest.”

Examples

simple

“She really went to town on the birthday cake.”

contextual

“The interior designer went to town on the living room, adding bright colors and bold patterns everywhere.”

complex

“Once the chef was given full creative control, he went to town on the menu, crafting an elaborate feast that delighted every guest.”

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