go to the trouble

Idioms and Phrases

Also, take the trouble ; go to the bother or the expense . Make the effort or spend the money for something. For example, He went to the trouble of calling every single participant , or She took the trouble to iron all the clothes , or Don't go to the bother of writing them , or They went to the expense of hiring a limousine . [Second half of 1800s] Also see put oneself out .