Used to describe an attempt to do something with as much effort and resources as possible. She pulled out all the stops for her final project presentation.
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Emotional Intensity
The phrase can imply strong emotions or enthusiasm towards the goal. He pulled out all the stops to plan the perfect surprise party.
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Not Literal
This is an idiomatic expression and doesn't involve pulling or stopping anything physically. The company pulled out all the stops in their new advertising campaign.