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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! 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. 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 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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There were things out of our control in the agreement, and now we're going full steam ahead starting construction and the Port Authority has thrust everything back into uncertainty. Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) has flourished amid high oil prices, and it's moving full steam ahead to supply global markets. We had to [show that the building would open] full steam ahead. |
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