Phr. (from sense 1 or 2). full tilt (adverbial phr.): at full speed and with direct thrust; with utmost adverse force or impetus. Frequently in to ru…
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释义 | the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > acting vigorously or energetically [phrase] > with great vigour or energy > with utmost vigour (7) full tilt?a1600 Phr. (from sense 1 or 2). full tilt (adverbial phr.): at full speed and with direct thrust; with utmost adverse force or impetus. Frequently in to ru… all out1840 In a manner that involves using all one's energy or determination; fully, wholeheartedly. Esp. in to go all out: to do something as fast or… full out1886 With all possible effort; at full power, at top speed; using all one's strength or resources; = flat out, adv. 1. full vent1927 full vent, adverbial phrase, at full pitch; to the utmost of one's capacity. flat out1932 Using or involving all one's (or its) strength or resources; at top speed; = all out, adv. 4. Also as adj. at full stretch1934 Strain or tension of mental or bodily powers; strained exertion. (Figurative use of 1g.) Chiefly in… on the (†full) stretch: in a state of mental… balls-out1959 Without reservation or restraint; all out, ‘at full throttle’. |
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