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Meaning of go the whole pile | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To stake all of one's money on a single outcome.

dated, slang

Examples

“"I go the whole pile on the Jack," said Colonel Bull, drawing the chips from other cards upon which they had been distributed.”

“You may bet your bottom dollar on it; go the whole pile and go in and win; you hear me!”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

go their separate ways go there go through go through fire and water go through great lengths go through hell