How to Pronounce "go to town on"
expression
GOH tuh TOWN on
goh too TOWN on
Definition
To do something with a lot of energy, enthusiasm, or effort, often more than expected. It can also mean using or consuming a lot of something when doing an activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈtaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /tˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH tuh TOWN on
UK
goh too TOWN on
Listen in Context
She really went to town on the birthday cake.
They went to town on cleaning the house.
You really went to town on the decorations!
Wow, you went to town on that painting—it's incredible!