in full flow

phrase

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.

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Abe’s hybrid designs were in full flow during the men’s fall 2026 and women’s pre-fall show in Paris last month. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026 There is nothing more striking than a powerful dribbler in full flow, chewing up ground, fighting off defenders and hurtling towards goal. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026 The rain, which had been stalking us on the savanna, was now in full flow. — Aatish Taseer, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2025 Suryavanshi’s tears were in full flow too after that cameo a week ago because his innings was cut off in its prime. — Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 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

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“In full flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20full%20flow. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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