spare no expense
idiom
: to spend as much money as needed in order to make something as good as possible
When they go on vacation, they spare no expense.
They spared no expense in building the house.
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And as someone who has become newly sophisticated about soccer, Penn believes San Diego is ready to embrace a club that is not only on the cutting edge of player development, but one that will spare no expense to compete on the MLS level, just as his last club did.
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Here, find our pick of the best hotels in Bodrum—from lavish retreats that spare no expense to family-friendly resorts that provide top-notch hospitality to romantic getaways for quiet relaxation and lively indulgence.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
New York Mets – Steve Cohen, the wealthiest owner in the major leagues, will spare no expense to bring Soto back to the National League.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
This significant investment, coupled with Aston Martin’s state-of-the-art factory and Honda’s arrival as an engine supplier in 2026, signals the team’s determination to spare no expense to reach the crown of Formula 1.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Her assumption that Beijing will spare no expense and bear any burden to conquer Taiwan is shared both by those who call for urgently strengthening U.S. military capabilities in the western Pacific and by those who would abandon Taiwan to avoid war.
—Rachel Esplin Odell, Foreign Affairs, 9 Aug. 2021
The chief was told to spare no expense to bring in other UC police officers, offer overtime and hire as many private security officers needed to keep the peace.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
The owner’s directive was to spare no expense to restore her to as-new condition, with a knowledgeable crew and a significant capital investment helping with the makeover.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 June 2024
Set in Brooklyn's top-end Kleinfeld Bridal salon, Say Yes to the Dress follows a 250-plus team of experts who spare no expense in bringing many brides' wedding dreams to life while adhering to budget constraints and unique preferences.
—EW.com, 26 June 2024
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Here, find our pick of the best hotels in Bodrum—from lavish retreats that spare no expense to family-friendly resorts that provide top-notch hospitality to romantic getaways for quiet relaxation and lively indulgence.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
New York Mets – Steve Cohen, the wealthiest owner in the major leagues, will spare no expense to bring Soto back to the National League.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
This significant investment, coupled with Aston Martin’s state-of-the-art factory and Honda’s arrival as an engine supplier in 2026, signals the team’s determination to spare no expense to reach the crown of Formula 1.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Her assumption that Beijing will spare no expense and bear any burden to conquer Taiwan is shared both by those who call for urgently strengthening U.S. military capabilities in the western Pacific and by those who would abandon Taiwan to avoid war.
—Rachel Esplin Odell, Foreign Affairs, 9 Aug. 2021
The chief was told to spare no expense to bring in other UC police officers, offer overtime and hire as many private security officers needed to keep the peace.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
The owner’s directive was to spare no expense to restore her to as-new condition, with a knowledgeable crew and a significant capital investment helping with the makeover.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 June 2024
Set in Brooklyn's top-end Kleinfeld Bridal salon, Say Yes to the Dress follows a 250-plus team of experts who spare no expense in bringing many brides' wedding dreams to life while adhering to budget constraints and unique preferences.
—EW.com, 26 June 2024
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“Spare no expense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spare%20no%20expense. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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