full-bore

[ fool-bawr, -bohr ]

adjective

1. moving or operating at the greatest speed or with maximum power.

adverb

1. to the fullest extent; with the greatest power, speed, force, etc.:

   The cars drove full-bore down the straightaway.

Word History and Origins

Origin of full-bore¹

First recorded in 1660–70, for an earlier sense

Example Sentences

Fortunately, no one has been caned over the head as the national debate continues full bore.

From The Daily Beast

“A lot of people are going to want to go full bore,” says the aide.

From The Daily Beast

If you support Obama on this question, you open yourself up to full-bore fire from the populist right.

From The Daily Beast

At a meeting in mid-April, Team McCain prepared a full-bore media plan to deal with the fallout if the story broke.

From The Daily Beast

Henry's reluctance to do anything full-bore romantically or work-wise ends up biting him in the ass.

From The Daily Beast

It was nine o'clock by the time they had finished tea, and the hurricane was going full bore.

From Project Gutenberg

His turbine screamed to a keener pitch with wide throttle, and he climbed full-bore into the down-town slow lane.

From Project Gutenberg