Idiom | Meaning | Example |
full of it [B] |
full of lies, full of shit, full of BS
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You're full of it if you think I took that watch. I am not a thief.
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full of piss and vinegar [B] |
lively, full of energy
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That little kid is full of piss and vinegar. He won't sit still.
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full out |
as fast as you can go, flat out, full tilt
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He was skating full out, but he couldn't catch Messier.
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full plate |
(See a full plate)
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full steam ahead |
as much power as we have, full throttle
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I told the Captain about the ice, but he said, "Full steam ahead!"
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full strength |
not weakened or diluted, straight up
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Did John Wayne drink bourbon full strength? Without water?
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full throttle |
gas pedal to the floor, pedal to the metal
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He drove the Mercedes at full throttle on the freeway.
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full tilt |
as fast as possible, flat out
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Were you going full tilt when you passed us - as fast as it would go?
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full up |
full, no more room
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This bus is full up. We'll have to wait for the next one.
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fun and games |
a good time, a lot of fun
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"How was the office party?" "Oh, fun and games!"
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