full ride
A scholarship that covers all tuition, and in some cases fees or other educational and living expenses as well.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She earned a full ride to her favorite university.”
“Because of his excellent grades and athletic talent, the college offered him a full ride for all four years.”
“The prestigious scholarship provided a full ride, effectively removing the financial barriers that had previously prevented her from pursuing a degree in medicine.”
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come full circle
To make a complete change or reform.
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few cards shy of a full deck
Mentally deranged; demented; insane.
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free ride
An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.
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full blast
Maximum capacity or effort
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full butt
headfirst with full force
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full circle
Through a cycle of transition, returning to where one started after gaining experience or exploring other things.
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full marks
Complete approval or agreement.
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full of beans
Energetic and enthusiastic.
Last updated August 10, 2026