Go To Town On Something
Pronunciation:ɡoʊ tə taʊn ɒn ˈsʌmθɪŋ
EN→ZH
Quick Translations
- 大干一场
- 尽情享受
- 猛烈进行
Definitions
idiom
Definition
To tackle a task with great enthusiasm or effort, often to the point of excess or thoroughness.
In ZH
以极大的热情或努力处理一项任务，通常到达过度或彻底的程度。
Examples
- She really went to town on the decorations for the party.
- When he heard about the sale, he went to town on buying new clothes.
- They went to town on the fundraising campaign, making it very successful.
Cultural Notes
This phrase is often used in informal settings and can imply a sense of excitement or urgency in the action being taken.
verb phrase
Definition
To engage in an activity with a lot of energy or intensity; to do something with great gusto.
In ZH
用大量的精力或强度参与某项活动；全力以赴地做某事。
Examples
- We went to town on the project, finishing it ahead of schedule.
- After the rain stopped, they went to town on cleaning the yard.
- She went to town on her workout today, really pushing herself.
Cultural Notes
The phrase can sometimes have a playful connotation, suggesting that someone is enjoying the process of doing something.