hell-for-leather

The definition of hell-for-leather is done with all of one's energy, or at full speed.

(adjective)

An example of something done hell-for-leather is a final sprint to win a major marathon.

Hell-for-leather is defined as done in a very quick way, or in a way that exerts all of one's energy.

(adverb)

An example of hell-for-leather used as an adverb is in the phrase "hell for leather running," which means running at one's highest speed.

See hell-for-leather in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

with all of one's energy, will, etc.; with wholehearted or reckless determination
at full speed or with great speed: a hell-for-leather chase

adverb

in a hell-for-leather manner or fashion

See hell-for-leather in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb & adj.
Informal

At breakneck speed: “The journey back he made along the coast road, traveling hell-for-leather” (Idival Jones).

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