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.

Examples of spare no expense in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 The chief was told to spare no expense, including overtime pay, to bring in other UC police, external law enforcement and as many private security officers as needed to keep the peace. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024 The dog boarding business is booming, and pet owners are willing to spare no expense. Matt Keenan, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024

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“Spare no expense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spare%20no%20expense. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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