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.
in full flight
fleeing at great speed; escaping rapidly. The robbers were in full flight before the bank manager even called the sheriff.
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.