To take pains (try hard) to an especially high degree; (loosely) to take pains.
high on the hog
Well off; living comfortably or extravagantly due to great wealth or f…
to the max
To a great degree or extent; very.
set the Thames on fire
To achieve something amazing but to a nearly-impossible degree; to do …
big wheel
A person with a great deal of power or influence, especially a high-ra…
hard at work
Labouring with great effort and diligence; working hard.
scare the life out of
To scare something or someone to a great degree.