full beam
noun/ˌfʊl ˈbiːm/
/ˌfʊl ˈbiːm/
[uncountable] (British English)- the brightest light that a vehicle’s headlights can give, usually used when there are no street lights and no other traffic
- on full beam Even with the lights on full beam I couldn't see very far.
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