go ham

verb phrase

Meaning

To do something with extreme enthusiasm, intensity, or abandon; to go all out.

Examples

The band really went ham on their final song, playing with incredible energy.
She decided to go ham on her makeup for the costume party.

Synonyms: all out, full throttle, uninhibited, enthusiastically

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go ham

verb phrase

Pronunciation: ɡoʊ h am

Definition

To do something with extreme enthusiasm, intensity, or abandon; to go all out.

Examples

The band really went ham on their final song, playing with incredible energy.
She decided to go ham on her makeup for the costume party.

How to Use go ham

go ham on (prepositional phrase): To apply extreme effort or enthusiasm to a task or activity. — "Let's go ham on this final project and get an A!"
go ham (idiom): To act with extreme energy, enthusiasm, or lack of restraint. — "When the music started, the crowd began to go ham."

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