in full flow
idiom
chiefly British
1
—used to describe someone who is talking continuously in a very enthusiastic way
He can talk for hours when he's in full flow.
2
—used to describe the time when something is most active, successful, etc.
When we arrived the party was already in full flow.
Examples of in full flow in a Sentence
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Suryavanshi’s tears were in full flow too after that cameo a week ago because his innings was cut off in its prime.
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Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
But Van de Ven in full flow has become a rare sight.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
For those wanting variety, in horse racing the King George VI Chase, one of the biggest steeplechase (over jumps) races of the year in the UK, is provisionally scheduled for 2.30pm (9.30am ET) and the Test between Australia and India should still be in full flow, barring surprise collapses.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Street celebrations were in full flow, with guns being fired into the air and people embracing.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
With another Thanksgiving in the books and Black Friday in full flow, why not take a short break from the craziness to enjoy some therapeutic acts of kindness caught on camera?
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
In a tackle that was only just caught on camera (below), he was wiped out spectacularly with the match in full flow and left the field injured.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
Tim Cook’s subtle showmanship will be in full flow this Monday at Apple’s Glowtime event.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
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Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
But Van de Ven in full flow has become a rare sight.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
For those wanting variety, in horse racing the King George VI Chase, one of the biggest steeplechase (over jumps) races of the year in the UK, is provisionally scheduled for 2.30pm (9.30am ET) and the Test between Australia and India should still be in full flow, barring surprise collapses.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Street celebrations were in full flow, with guns being fired into the air and people embracing.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
With another Thanksgiving in the books and Black Friday in full flow, why not take a short break from the craziness to enjoy some therapeutic acts of kindness caught on camera?
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
In a tackle that was only just caught on camera (below), he was wiped out spectacularly with the match in full flow and left the field injured.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
Tim Cook’s subtle showmanship will be in full flow this Monday at Apple’s Glowtime event.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
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“In full flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20full%20flow. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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