in full flight

in full flight

Fleeing as quickly as someone or something can. The crook was in full flight, but the police are determined to find him.
See also: flight, full
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in full flight

fleeing at great speed; escaping rapidly. The robbers were in full flight before the bank manager even called the sheriff.
See also: flight, full
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in full flight

escaping as rapidly as possible.
1938 Life A week later General Cedillo was reported in full flight through the bush, with Federal troops hot on his heels.
See also: flight, full
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • take a/the redeye
  • redeye
  • stop over
  • landing strip
  • fly off with
  • fly off with (someone or something)
  • oughtta
  • lam
  • in the event
  • have half a mind to do something