full-on

British

adjective

informal complete; unrestrained

full-on military intervention
full-on hard rock

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full-on

It was the first time I’d had full-on discussions around costume, around what you wanted and how you want to feel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

Still, its live-sports lineup is top-notch, especially if you’re a full-on cord-cutter.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

They should begin with a win, but this is the start of a full-on campaign for them, which makes it far more difficult, and they will need to add to their squad.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

It becomes a full-on surrealistic conspiracy thriller, albeit an exceptionally funny one.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

This crazy idea Qareeb and I had cooked up was truly becoming a full-on Muhammad family project.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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