shoot the works in English
make a great effort; gamble all of one's money
Use "shoot the works" in a sentence
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1. 24 I'll shoot the works this time by giving you a treat in a five-star hotel.
2. 29 Well, I will shoot the works this time by giving you a treat in a five-star hotel.