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Push the boat out

What are the origins of that phrase, meaning to spend out a bit on something or go a bit over the top?

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valerieb1254
Fri 09/05/08
19:35

Hi Avatar,hope this helps.
http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/push-the-bo at-out.html

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