full to the gills
Completely or overly full.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I cannot eat another bite because I am full to the gills.”
“After the holiday dinner, everyone sat on the sofa feeling full to the gills.”
“Having indulged in every course of the elaborate banquet, the guests left the table feeling entirely full to the gills.”
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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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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.
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full of hot air
Talking a lot, especially without saying anything of value or meaning.
Last updated August 10, 2026