Meaning of the word "go the whole hog" in English

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go the whole hog

US /ɡoʊ ðə hoʊl hɑɡ/
UK /ɡoʊ ðə hoʊl hɑɡ/
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Idiom

1.

to do something completely or thoroughly, without holding back

Example:
When they decided to renovate their kitchen, they decided to go the whole hog and replace all the appliances.
If you're going to start a new business, you might as well go the whole hog and invest properly.
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