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/Sounds like "eh" (as in "egg") + "CHAHR" (as in "chat") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "sah" (as in "salsa") + "POHR" (as in "port") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "behn" (as in "bed") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "nah" (as in "nacho")/

Meaning

To spend a lot of money on a celebration or event without any limitations. It's said when someone is being extravagant and spares no expense.

Examples

For the wedding, they really went all out, it was spectacular.

My mom goes all out for every birthday.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de España
A todo tren

In Mexico, something tacky, tasteless, or classless. Chabacano is the opposite of refined and applies to decor, clothing, behavior, or anything that lacks care, elegance, or good judgment.