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full blast

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  1. 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]


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"Anger came bubbling up as well because I've been the one that took the full blast of the blame for it for so long," he said.

From BBC May 19, 2026

For instance, one peak summer afternoon, with every conveyor belt, boarding gate and baggage sorter running at full blast, can set the airport’s electricity rate for the entire month.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 16, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 2, 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

If they have radio, is on full blast.

From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple

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