In English, we use a lot of expressions called idioms that sound funny but have a special meaning. Today, we’ll explore idioms that include the word “full.” These phrases make our language more colorful and can help you sound like a native speaker!
Full Idioms
Here are 20 full idioms in English.
- Full of beans
Meaning: Very energetic and lively.
Example: Tommy is full of beans today.
- Full throttle
Meaning: At maximum speed or effort.
Example: She’s going full throttle on the project.
- Full circle
Meaning: Return to the original position or state.
Example: Things have come full circle now.
- Full house
Meaning: A gathering with all seats or spaces filled.
Example: We had a full house at the concert.
- Full plate
Meaning: A lot of tasks to handle.
Example: I’ve got a full plate this week.
- Full steam ahead
Meaning: Proceed with as much effort as possible.
Example: It’s full steam ahead with the plans.
- Full tilt
Meaning: At full speed or force.
Example: He ran full tilt down the street.
- Full swing
Meaning: At a stage of great activity.
Example: The festival is in full swing.
- Full of oneself
Meaning: Overly self-assured or arrogant.
Example: He’s a bit full of himself.
- Full blooded
Meaning: Showing strong feelings or enthusiasm.
Example: She gave a full blooded cheer.
- Full-fledged
Meaning: Fully developed or trained.
Example: He’s now a full-fledged lawyer.
- Full of hot air
Meaning: Talking a lot but saying nothing valuable.
Example: Don’t listen to him; he’s full of hot air.
- Full of it
Meaning: Not telling the truth.
Example: He’s just full of it, as usual.
- Full blast
Meaning: With maximum power or volume.
Example: The fans are on full blast.
- Full on
Meaning: Intense, without restraint.
Example: It was a full on party.
- Full cry
Meaning: Pursuing eagerly (especially in hunting).
Example: The hounds were at full cry.
- Full dress
Meaning: Formal clothing for a special occasion.
Example: He was in full dress for the gala.
- Full up
Meaning: No capacity left.
Example: Sorry, we’re full up tonight.
- Full of the joys of spring
Meaning: Very happy.
Example: She was full of the joys of spring.
- Full of the devil
Meaning: Very mischievous.
Example: The kids are full of the devil today.
