full tilt boogie
- idiom
- /fʊl tɪlt ˈbʊɡi/
- Slang
:
a toda velocidad
- The party was full tilt boogie from the moment we arrived until sunrise.
Examples
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They approached the project with full tilt boogie enthusiasm.
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Once the deadline was announced, the team worked full tilt boogie to finish the project on time.
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When the music started, the crowd went full tilt boogie on the dance floor.
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He danced the night away at full tilt boogie.
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We're working on this project full tilt boogie, making sure every detail is perfect.
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When the concert started, the band played full tilt boogie, getting everyone excited.
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He approached the race full tilt boogie, determined to win against all odds.
Synonyms
23
3.5
At the peak of activity when many people are active and working
12
5.8
A state of moving at the highest speed and with the most effort
1
5.6
With as much speed and effort as possible
1
5.6
A time when excitement or tension is very high
Antonyms
How Intense
Surface Forms
Morphology
While 'full' and 'boogie' (to dance energetically) signal high energy, the middle word 'tilt' (a slant) does not transparently contribute to the sense of speed or intensity for a B1 learner; the unit 'full tilt' is itself idiomatic. A learner who knows the constituents might guess vigorous dancing, but would not reliably derive the precise idiomatic sense 'at the highest level of energy/speed' without prior exposure, so the expression is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Full tilt boogie may come from two images: full tilt (going at 'full speed', like a horse and rider moving very fast) and boogie (a slang word for lively dancing). The phrase paints a picture of dancing or moving with maximum energy, so it means 'at the highest level of energy or speed'.