Phrase guide
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verb
To do (something) with maximum effort; to full send, go all out for.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet, humorous, ironic, transitive, vulgar
Synonyms: put one's heart in, whole-ass
Antonyms: half-ass, quarter-ass, phone in, shortchange, underdo, cut corners, skimp, slack off
History
A humorous play on earlier established collocations, especially put one's whole heart into (something); 21st century. The phrase's use is culturally connected with the advent of use of -ussy and serve cunt.
