in full gallop
Horse at top-speed
In full gallop describes movement at the fastest pace a horse can run, with all four hooves leaving the ground during each stride.
The phrase extends beyond horses to characterize anything moving at top speed or proceeding with maximum intensity and urgency.
The project is now in full gallop toward completion.
She came in full gallop down the stairs when she heard the news.
- hoofHorny foot covering
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- horseDomesticated riding animal
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- rushQuick sudden movement
wind in hair · thrill · stride · stirrup · velocity · urgency · thundering · acceleration · mane · determination · propulsion · canter · adrenaline · trot · flat out · at top speed · drive · eagerness
in full gallopat a standstill
Completely without movement
motionless · standing still · walking · stationary · at a snail's pace
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