go large

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Verb

go large (third-person singular simple present goes large, present participle going large, simple past went large, past participle gone large)

1. (nautical) To have the wind at such an angle to the sail that the vessel gains its highest speed.
2. (slang) To enjoy oneself to the maximum.
   • Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000 film)
   • 1890, Rudyard Kipling, Tommy:

     An' hustlin' drunken soldiers when they're goin' large a bit/Is five times better business than paradin' in full kit

3. To supersize a portion of food or drink.

   That's one Big Mac and a milkshake: would you like to go large for just 40 cents?