English

Alternative forms

• hit on all cylinders

Verb

fire on all cylinders

1. (idiomatic) To operate as effectively as possible.
   • 2011 January 22, Ian Hughes, “Arsenal 3 - 0 Wigan”, in BBC:

     The performance was a sign of real intent for Arsenal as they continue their pursuit for silverware on four fronts - and with Van Persie firing on all cylinders, the odds look good on them winning a first trophy since 2005.

See also

• Internal combustion engine on Wikipedia.Wikipedia