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Region: General | Usage example: After final approvals, it was full steam ahead on the launch.

Full steam ahead

Meaning

Proceed with maximum effort.

Usage

Used to encourage all-out effort.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Steamships operating at maximum throttle for speed.

Nautical command from the 19th century.