all-out

all-out
UK / US adjective
1) an all-out effort involves all of someone's energy, strength, and determination

There was an all-out push to get the applications in on time.

2) an all-out war or attack involves all the forces that are available

an all-out assault/offensive/conflict


English dictionary. 2014.

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