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In the Loop

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Id in_the_loop_241
Idiom FULL STEAM AHEAD
Definition to proceed with maximum power and speed
Examples
  1. We finally got the money from the bank to build our house, and now we’re ready to go full steam ahead.
  2. Patrick wasn’t fully aware of how bad the situation was, but he charged in full steam ahead anyway.
Extra Info

The expression suggests the idea that when a steam engine is full of steam, it operates at maximum power.

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