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firing on all cylinders

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firing on all cylinders
operating as powerfully and effectively as possible. Doctors say Mary will be firing on all cylinders after two months of physical therapy.
Usage notes: based on the literal meaning of a car engine using all of its cylinders the parts that produce power
See also: all, cylinder, firing
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With none-too-ambitious programming and players like Lewis in the fold, VMT -- which scored a hit with "Beehive" -- appears to be firing on all cylinders.
GOOD-NATURED 'SONG' HITS PLENTY OF HIGH NOTES by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
That's exactly what's happening now; all four business units are firing on all cylinders," Miller said.
Mouse house may have trouble maintaining stock surge by Riley-Katz, Anne / Los Angeles Business Journal
Sudbury's home building market is booming, and Dalron is at the forefront, fueled by a white-hot mining industry and a more diversified local economy that is firing on all cylinders.
Dalron boss is master of market intelligence by Ross, Ian / Northern Ontario Business
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