At full tilt Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈtɪɫt
AT FULL TILT
ˈæt/ /fˈʊl/ /tˈɪlt
AT FULL TILT
Definition
If something is moving or happening at full tilt, it is happening or operating as fast or intensely as possible.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal expression often used to describe intense speed or effort, whether physical, mental, or in business. Common with verbs like 'go', 'work', 'operate'. Not used in very formal writing.
Spanish: a toda velocidad - a toda marchaPortuguese (BR): a todo vapor - em máxima velocidadePortuguese (PT): a toda a velocidade - à máxima forçaChinese (Simplified): 全速 - 全力以赴Chinese (Traditional): 全速 - 全力以赴Hindi: पूरी रफ्तार से - पूरी ताकत सेArabic: بأقصى سرعة - بكامل القوةBengali: পূর্ণ গতিতে - প্রচণ্ড তাড়ায়Russian: на полной скорости - на полнуюJapanese: 全速で - 全力でVietnamese: hết tốc lực - hết công suấtKorean: 전속력으로 - 전력으로Turkish: tam gaz - tam hızdaUrdu: پوری رفتار سے - پوری شدت سےIndonesian: dengan kecepatan penuh - sekuat tenaga
Example Sentences
The car was going at full tilt down the highway.
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Everyone in the office was working at full tilt to finish the project.
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The festival is now running at full tilt all weekend.
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We were going at full tilt, but still missed the train.
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By noon, the kitchen was at full tilt preparing lunches.
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The music was blasting and the party was at full tilt.
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