a head of steam

Momentum; the energy needed to move forward. The protests against the corrupt organization picked up a head of steam when the national media started covering the story.

a head of steam

energy to quickly make progress There's no question, though, that the drive to stop capital punishment has picked up a head of steam.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of a head of steam (the pressure that is needed in the engine of an old-fashioned steam train to make it start moving)

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Dado (1)	-	Portuguese
Sakura	sah-koo-ṙah	Japanese
Kalyana	-	Indian, Telugu
Patroclus	-	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
OvÍDio	-	Portuguese
Syntyche	SIN-tə-kee (English)	Biblical, Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek