full steam/speed ahead
idiom
—used to say that something is being done with as much speed and power as possible
The work started slowly, but now it's full steam ahead.
The campaign is going full speed ahead.
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Security enhancements are going full steam ahead while officials investigate what led to the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans.
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Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Apple employees have holiday plans, too and getting the great ship Apple back to full steam ahead can take a minute or two.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In the wake of tragedy, Democrats moved full steam ahead with the recount.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
Go full steam ahead with a crisp white coat from Cinzia Rocca, plus accessories from Khaite and Toteme.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Apple employees have holiday plans, too and getting the great ship Apple back to full steam ahead can take a minute or two.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In the wake of tragedy, Democrats moved full steam ahead with the recount.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
Go full steam ahead with a crisp white coat from Cinzia Rocca, plus accessories from Khaite and Toteme.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Full steam/speed ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20steam%2Fspeed%20ahead. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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