at full throttle

prepositional phrase

As fast as physically possible.

“Since noon she's been working at full throttle on the calculations.”

Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. As fast as physically possible.

    Since noon she's been working at full throttle on the calculations.

    Synonyms: at full tilt

Synonyms & antonyms

prepositional phraseAs fast as physically possible.

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APA

at full throttle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20full%20throttle

MLA

“at full throttle.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20full%20throttle. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “at full throttle,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20full%20throttle.

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