idiom

Full Steam Ahead

fuul STEEM uh-HED

/fʊl stiːm əˈhɛd/

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Syllable breakdown

FullSteamAhead

Dictionary meaning

To proceed with maximum effort and speed, without hesitation or slowing down. Originates from the era of steam-powered ships, where ordering full steam ahead meant using the engine at maximum power.

Examples

With funding secured, the team went full steam ahead on the product launch.
She said full steam ahead—no more delays on the renewable energy project.

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