in full flow

idiom

chiefly British
1
used to describe someone who is talking continuously in a very enthusiastic way
He can talk for hours when he's in full flow.
2
used to describe the time when something is most active, successful, etc.
When we arrived the party was already in full flow.

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But Van de Ven in full flow has become a rare sight. Jay Harris, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025 For those wanting variety, in horse racing the King George VI Chase, one of the biggest steeplechase (over jumps) races of the year in the UK, is provisionally scheduled for 2.30pm (9.30am ET) and the Test between Australia and India should still be in full flow, barring surprise collapses. Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024

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“In full flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20full%20flow. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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