full speed

American  

noun

1. the maximum speed.

2. Nautical. the speed normally maintained on a passage.

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adverb

1. at maximum speed.

   to move full speed ahead.

Etymology

Origin of full speed

First recorded in 1350–1400

Example Sentences

"I remember it took us a little bit to get the wheels turning full speed," DiGesu admits.

From BBC

"We're getting Joel back to full speed and Paul is getting back to where he was when he was with the Clippers, so as long was we take it day by day and keep getting in rhythm with each other... I feel like we can be one of the better teams coming out of the East absolutely."

From Barron's

The tanker, sanctioned for allegedly shipping oil to U.S.-designated terrorist organizations, made an unusual move last weekend, executing a U-turn, refusing to be boarded and racing away from Venezuela at full speed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sanctioned for allegedly shipping oil to U.S.-designated terrorist organizations, the Bella 1 made an unusual move last weekend, executing a U-turn, refusing to be boarded and racing away from Venezuela at full speed.

From The Wall Street Journal

I hear Jonesy’s sneakers squeak out of the classroom at full speed.

From Literature