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go to town

IdiomLevel B2

To do something with great energy and enthusiasm, without holding back.

The kids went to town decorating the cake with sprinkles.

'Go to town' means to do something with great energy and enthusiasm.

Comic strip. Kofi: Diego, my café needs new decorations. Go to town! Diego: To town? But the shop is closed today. Kofi: No! Don't leave. Decorate everything! Steventeacher: 'Go to town' means do something with lots of energy and joy. Diego: Now I understand. I'm going to town on these lights!
Steventeacher explains “go to town”.
Your turn
What do you go to town on at the weekend?

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