full tilt
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of full tilt
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Despite not budging on their spending plans, the companies are running their refineries at full tilt to take advantage of soaring prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
The neighbors began to talk, especially as the full tilt of Gil’s intentions became clearer.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026
At full tilt, he's arguably the world's best fast bowler, a player who can tilt matches single-handedly.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2025
As a listener, she’s equally open, intermittently widening her eyes in concern or throwing her head back to laugh at full tilt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2025
It was surprising that he stayed on at all and still drove the horse at full tilt.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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