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full steam ahead

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full steam ahead

Fig. onward with determination. We started moving full steam ahead on the project. Full steam ahead! Let's see how fast this will go!

See also: ahead, full, steam

full steam ahead

with all possible energy and enthusiasm full speed ahead The real estate market has heated up, and building is going full steam ahead.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form it's full steam ahead: It's full steam ahead for Internet service providers today.

Etymology: based on the literal use of full steam in ships, which makes them go at their top speed

See also: ahead, full, steam

full steam ahead

with all possible energy and enthusiasm We're going full steam ahead to expand the business. Now we've solved a few problems it's full steam ahead.

See also: ahead, full, steam