full throttle

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Synonyms: full-throttle

Antonyms: full-throttle

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|maximum setting on an engine or motor control}} A maximum setting on an engine or motor control: especially, the totally open position of a valve for air intake, but also any corresponding maximum setting<!--even on a diesel, for example-->.
2. {{senseid|en|maximum level of speed, effort, or risk}} {{lb|en|figurative}} A maximum level of speed, effort, or risk.

Adverb

1. [[all out|All out]]; at maximum speed, effort, or risk.

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