be in full flood

be in full flood

1. Literally, to be overflowing, as of a river or similar body of water. Thanks to all the rain we've had this spring, the river is in full flood.
2. To be well underway and continuing at a fast pace. If you're not coming home for Christmas, you need to tell Mom because her planning is already in full flood. After a slow start, the convention is now in full flood.
See also: flood, full
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be in full flood

1 (of a river) be swollen and overflowing its banks. 2 have gained momentum; be at the height of activity.
2 1991 Journal of Theological Studies There is too much detail for comfort…which is somewhat confusing when exposition is in full flood.
See also: flood, full
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  • in spate
  • sail up a river
  • sail up the/a/(some) river
  • cry (someone) a river
  • river
  • plunge into
  • plunge into (something)
  • go straight
  • go straight, to
  • overflow with