go the whole hog
go whole hog
To do something completely or thoroughly; to give all your strength or attention to something.
Делать что-либо от начала и до конца; отдавать все свои силы и энергию какому-либо делу.
When Bob became interested in model airplanes, he went the whole hog.
The family went whole hog at the fair, and spent a lot of money.
They put up a few decorations for Christmas, then they decided to go the whole hog and buy a tree and all the trimmings.
На Рождество они повесили несколько украшений, но потом решили сделать все как положено и купить елку и игрушки.