How to Pronounce "fire on all cylinders"
expression
FYE-ur on AWL SIL-un-derz
FYE-uh on AWL SIL-in-duhz
Definition
To perform at the highest possible level, using all of one's energy or abilities. Often used to describe someone or something working with maximum effort and efficiency.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈsɪɫəndɝz
British English
fˈaɪə/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɔːl/ /sˈɪlɪndəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FYE-ur on AWL SIL-un-derz
UK
FYE-uh on AWL SIL-in-duhz
Listen in Context
When our team is firing on all cylinders, we win every match.
The company is firing on all cylinders this year with record sales.
She studied hard and was firing on all cylinders during the exam.
After a cup of coffee, I’m finally firing on all cylinders.