Working/firing on all cylinders In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "working/firing on all cylinders", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Eudora Thao

2020-12-17 02:12

Meaning of Working/firing on all cylinders

Synonyms:

hit on all cylinders , run on all cylinders , shoot the lights out

Working/firing on all cylinders American informal verb phrase

We can use the word' run on', 'hit', 'shoot' to describe the productivity or make effort in doing something.

To perform as powerfully and efficiently as possible:

This company is working on all cylinders in order to get highest profits in this year.

David is firing on all cylinders after two months of a swimming training.

Other phrases about:

good seed makes a good crop

Good materials will produce good results.

Grammar and Usage of Working/firing on all cylinders

Verb Forms

firing/working on all cylinders

Usually used in the continuous tense

Origin of Working/firing on all cylinders

The first time used in the United States in the early 1900s, the expression 'firing on all cylinders' refers to a function of the internal combustion engine. By firing cylinders, an internal combustion engine operates. The engine will not function efficiently or at its full capacity if one or more cylinders misfire.