She really went to town on the birthday cake.
go to town
idiomTo proceed enthusiastically, vigorously, or expertly.
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.
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all dressed up and nowhere to go
Elaborately attired or otherwise fully prepared for an anticipated situation or activity which, nevertheless, fails to occur.
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all systems go
Everything is ready.
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as you go
While one is doing (something); as one progresses.
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big end of town
The top end of town.
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blow town
To suddenly leave one's residence.
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boldly go where no man has gone before
To break new ground.
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come and go
To repeatedly appear and disappear; to be transient.
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company town
A town, city, or other municipality in which a single large business has a controlling influence over the economy and, sometimes, over the societal structure and the local government.