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pull out all the stops

idiom/pʊl aʊt ɔl ðə stɑps/

to make every effort to achieve something

They pulled out all the stops for their wedding, sparing no expense on decorations and food.

word origin — From organ playing — pulling out every 'stop' (knob) on a pipe organ produced its loudest, fullest possible sound.