at full throttle

phrase

Synonyms of at full throttlenext
: at full speed
the project is proceeding at full throttle

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The corner that should impact the most is Pouhon, arguably now Spa’s most challenging turn given Eau Rouge and Raidillon have been comfortably taken at full throttle for some time. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 15 July 2026

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First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of at full throttle was in 1843

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at full stretch
at full throttle
at full/top speed
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“At full throttle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20full%20throttle. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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