full marks
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of full marks
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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The New York Times was not bowled over, but a critic for the New York World gave her performance full marks.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2024
If this is an employee evaluation, then he gets full marks — for casting Smith, of course, and for understanding that “No Place to Go” has a way forward.
From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2022
The board said it would give all students full marks for that question.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2022
It’s a wild effort, but full marks for ambition.
From The Guardian • Mar. 18, 2022
But on any system, there are five that everyone agrees deserve full marks.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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