Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fire-on-all-cylinders

idiom
/faɪər ɒn ɔːl ˈsɪlɪndəz/
Definition
To operate at full capacity or efficiency; to perform exceptionally well.
Examples
  • After weeks of preparation, the team was finally firing on all cylinders during the presentation.
  • When the marketing strategy was implemented, the business started firing on all cylinders, leading to an increase in sales.
Meaning
The phrase refers to a situation where everything is working perfectly and producing maximum output, similar to how all cylinders in an engine would fire simultaneously for optimal performance.
Synonyms
  • full steam ahead
  • in top form
  • running smoothly
  • at peak performance