“Go the whole hog”

Definition

To do something completely, not partly.

Examples

Examples

“If we redesign the site, let’s go the whole hog.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Go the whole hog" mean?
"Go the whole hog" means to do something completely, not partly..
How do you use "Go the whole hog" in a sentence?
Example: "If we redesign the site, let’s go the whole hog."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Go the whole hog"?
Сделать что-то полностью, а не частично. / Ինչ-որ բան անել ամբողջությամբ, ոչ թե մասամբ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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