Synonyms

full blast

Idioms

Also, at full blast. At full power, with great energy; also, as loud as possible. For example, The committee is working full blast on the plans, or The fanfare featured the trumpets at full blast. This expression transfers the strong currents of air used in furnaces to anything being done at full power. [Late 1700s]

Example Sentences

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Temperatures start warming up by Wednesday, with the heat coming on full blast by Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Set to low, it outperforms any hair dryer; at full blast, it hits 162 mph.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

"Unfortunately, our best rooms are our lounge and our bedroom face south, so we get the full blast of the sun."

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025

The terrible scale of this American era comes rushing at full blast through three computer monitors—on the other end is Piker, and 30,000 people who want to believe in a better future.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2025

Back out the door, the sun is set to full blast, lighting the streets a shimmering slick.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

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