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[hit on all
cylinders] {v. phr.} 1. To run smoothly or at fullpower without any missing or
skipping. - Said of a motor.
Themechanic tuned the car engine until it was
hitting on all cylinders.
2. {informal} To think or work well; to use all your
ability.
Thefootball team was hitting on all cylinders and scored a big
victory.
Bob began to write his examination, and found himself hitting onall
cylinders.
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