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firing on all cylinders |
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firing on all cylinders and hitting on all cylinders 1. Lit. [of an internal combustion engine] having all its cylinders working and thus providing the maximum amount of power. The old car is firing on all cylinders despite its age. This thing's not hitting on all cylinders. 2. Fig. working at full strength; making every possible effort. The team is firing on all cylinders under the new coach. The factory is hitting on all cylinders to finish the orders on time. 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) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. That's exactly what's happening now; all four business units are firing on all cylinders," Miller said. 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. |
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