What does full-bore mean?
Full-bore means (figurative) Thoroughgoing; complete; total..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(figurative) Thoroughgoing; complete; total..
The problem had grown into a full-bore crisis.
He is a full-bore environmental activist.
Mounted on the wall was a full-bore elephant gun.
The car raced full-bore into oncoming traffic.
He is full-bore into environmental activism.
Use full-bore when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Full-bore means (figurative) Thoroughgoing; complete; total..
Common synonyms include full-blown, full-on, full-fledged, full throttle.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The problem had grown into a full-bore crisis.
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