full speed

noun

1. the maximum speed.
2. Nautical. the speed normally maintained on a passage.

adverb

1. at maximum speed:

   to move full speed ahead.

Word History and Origins

Origin of full speed¹

First recorded in 1350–1400

Example Sentences

It set off at full speed and reached the Titanic two hours after it had sank in the North Atlantic on 15 April 1912.

From BBC

“You jumped into my life full speed and likewise, you went out,” wrote Ferro on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times

But eight months later, McRee was miraculously back to full speed.

From Los Angeles Times

It felt like I was unexpectedly hurled out of a roller coaster going full speed.

From Los Angeles Times

“If you’re a returner focused on that, you’re already beat. But you need to be tough, especially at my size. You’ve got those big ol’ dudes coming down there at full speed, you for sure have to have cajones.”

From Los Angeles Times