full throttle vs ventre à terre

full throttle

adv

  • All out; at maximum speed, effort, or risk. 

noun

  • A maximum setting on an engine or motor control. 

  • A maximum level of speed, effort, or risk. 

ventre à terre

adv

  • At breakneck speed. 

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