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Working/firing on all cylinders

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Metaphoric Origin

Originates from cars with cylinders that must fire for peak performance. Relates to anything performing best.

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Once Joe had his coffee, he was working on all cylinders.
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Team Success

Often describes teams or groups succeeding because all members contribute well.

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With everyone's ideas, our brainstorming session was working on all cylinders.
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Not Literal

It's not to be taken literally. It's used to express something is working well, not physical cylinders.

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Her new strategy has the business working on all cylinders.
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