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单词 to push the boat out
释义

to push the boat out

phrase
If you push the boat out, you spend a lot of money on something, especially in order to celebrate.
[British]
I earn enough to push the boat out now and again.
Synonyms: celebrate, party, large it [British, slang], have a fling More Synonyms of to push the boat out
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Examples of 'to push the boat out' in a sentence
to push the boat out

Meanwhile, consumers, lacking in confidence, are less willing to push the boat out.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Now it's decided to push the boat out.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
So sometimes it's good to push the boat out.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Really want to push the boat out with your hotel?
The Sun (2009)
You'll have to push the boat out to stay, though.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The new moon tells you not to be afraid to push the boat out.
The Sun (2015)
Sometimes it's good to push the boat out.
The Sun (2016)
The club who have budgeted carefully can now afford to push the boat out.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Garnish with smoked salmon or prawns, or, if you really want to push the boat out, lobster or truffle.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
And there's no need to push the boat out - the priciest cruises aren't always the best.
The Sun (2008)
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