How to Pronounce "run on all cylinders"
expression
RUN on AWL SIL-un-derz
run ON AWL SIL-in-duhz
Definition
To perform at your best, with full energy, ability, or efficiency, like a machine working perfectly. It often describes people, teams, or organizations doing their best work.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈsɪɫəndɝz
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɔːl/ /sˈɪlɪndəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN on AWL SIL-un-derz
UK
run ON AWL SIL-in-duhz
Listen in Context
Our team is running on all cylinders this month.
When the computer is running on all cylinders, it works very fast.
She finally feels like she’s running on all cylinders again after being sick.
With two cups of coffee, I’m running on all cylinders this morning!