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pull out all the stops

The correct spelling is pull out all the stops.

How to pronounce pull out all the stops

verb

Say it like: Pul-l o-wt -all- th-e s-top-s

The correct spelling is pull out all the stops. To reserve or hold back nothing. For example: "They pulled out all the stops for the gala wedding."

Usage Examples

They pulled out all the stops for the gala wedding.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To reserve or hold back nothing.

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