to go the whole figure

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

To go to the fullest extent in the attainment of any object.


Go the whole figure for religious liberty; it has no meanin' here, where all are free, but it's a cant word and sounds well.--Sam Slick.

One half of you don't know what you are talking about; and t'other half are goin' the whole figure for patriotism.--Ibid.

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