at full throttle

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Synonyms of at full throttle next

: at full speed

the project is proceeding at full throttle

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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 6 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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