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Full steam ahead Meaning in English

expression

ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈstim/ /əˈhɛd
FOOL STEEM uh-HED
fˈʊl/ /stˈiːm/ /ɐhˈɛd
FUL STEEM uh-HED

释义

To proceed with maximum effort and speed, without holding back. Originally used in steamships, now mainly a figurative expression for moving forward with determination.

用法与细微差别

This is an idiomatic and somewhat old-fashioned expression, often used in motivational or business contexts. Commonly phrased as 'It's full steam ahead' or 'Go full steam ahead.' Can be used for teams, projects, or personal effort.

例句

We're going full steam ahead with the new project.

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After the meeting, it was full steam ahead on the plan.

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The team went full steam ahead to finish the job.

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It’s full steam ahead now—there’s no turning back.

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We’ve got a deadline, so it’s full steam ahead until we’re done.

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With funding approved, it was full steam ahead on construction.

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