Idioms · Proverb Hunter

Pull out all the stops

To use all of one's energy and effort to achieve something.My mother pulled out all the stops to prepare a great birthday party for me.

To move to another location.We have decided to pull up stakes and move to London.

To make a greater effort than before to do something."You had better pull up your socks or you will not be able to continue working here."

To recover from an illness or misfortune.It looked like my uncle was going to die but he pulled through and is now doing very well.

To deceive or fool someone."Don`t let that man pull the wool over your eyes with his excuses."

To spoil someone`s plans, to withdraw support for someone.Our boss pulled the rug out from under our plans to open a bigger office.

To terminate or stop someone or something.The company pulled the plug on the salesman after they learned about his illegal sales activities.

To quit a job, to end a project or program or relationship.The cashier suddenly decided to pull the plug and is no longer working here.

To quit a job, to end a project or program or relationship.My friend suddenly decided to pull the pin and quit his job.

To organize something, to arrange something.We were able to pull everything together and the convention was a great success.