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peachy51 | 10:56 Sun 09th Dec 2007 | Phrases & Sayings
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Pull out all the stops.... where/hown did this orgininate?
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An organ has stops - does it have the most power when you pull them all out?
11:17 Sun 09th Dec 2007
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Yes it comes from playing the organ. Pull out all the stops in that context means make as much noise as you can.
The expression has come to mean use every means available to get something done.
19:15 Sun 09th Dec 2007

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