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Definition of 'at full stretch'

at full stretch

phrase [usually verb PHRASE, verb-link PHRASE]

If you are at full stretch, your arm is straight and extended as far as possible, usually because you are trying to reach something that is almost too far away.

He offered his lighter at full stretch.

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at full stretch

phrase

If you are at full stretch, you are using the maximum amount of effort or energy.

Everyone would be working at full stretch.

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