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Idiom: Full Speed Ahead

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A command to move forward at maximum speed.

Example: "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!"

Maximum speed on a ship.

Example: "Then he gave it full speed ahead, and shot us into the inlet."

Maximum effort without reservations or delay.

Example: "We got the OK on the conversion project. It's full speed ahead."

With maximum effort, without reservations or delay.

Example: "He charged full speed ahead into his studies."

Unhesitant.

Example: "The company's full speed ahead approach to product development would ultimately be its downfall."

Example Sentences

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The team is moving full speed ahead on the new project.
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Once they got the green light, they charged full speed ahead with their plan.
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Despite the storm, the ship continued sailing full speed ahead.
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With the deadline approaching, the employees worked full speed ahead to finish the report.
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The car zoomed down the highway at full speed ahead.

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