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The idiom firing on all cylinders describes a person, team, or machine that is operating at full capacity.
The phrase comes from engines, where several cylinders work together to produce power. When every cylinder is firing properly, the engine runs at its strongest and most efficient.
The phrase comes from engines, where several cylinders work together to produce power. When every cylinder is firing properly, the engine runs at its strongest and most efficient.
By the middle of the season, the team was firing on all cylinders and winning almost every game.