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full tilt

American  

noun

  1. at the full potential, speed, energy, forcefulness, etc.

Etymology

Origin of full tilt

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

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Orders from the Energy Department lifted some environmental rules to allow many generators to operate at full tilt, too.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was already galloping full tilt through the burning woods, but she wanted to let him know she was with him now, fully and completely.

From Literature

"It's an amazing feeling, taking the ball at full tilt," he says.

From BBC

For now, manufacturers are running at full tilt with factories that predate the AI boom.

From The Wall Street Journal

They knew just what to do, and they ran full tilt to help this troika of newcomers wriggle free.

From Literature

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