- The Government was determined to go full steam ahead with its privatisation programme.
- We started moving full steam ahead on the project.
- Full steam ahead! Let's see how fast this will go!
- We're going full steam ahead to expand the business.
- The real estate market has heated up, and building is going full steam ahead.
- PHRASE : v PHR | If something such as a plan or a project goes full steam ahead, it progresses quickly.
- Fig. onward with determination.
- with all possible energy and enthusiasm (= full speed ahead)
Usage notes: sometimes used in the form it's full steam ahead: It's full steam ahead for Internet service providers today.
Etymology: based on the literal use of full steam in ships, which makes them go at their top speed
... Cobuild, http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/steam
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