Life is so full-on that sometimes there isn't any time to sort out the

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Life is so full-on that sometimes there isn't any time to sort out the little problems, and before you know it, they've grown into giant problems.Life is so full of many things ...                                    solve/deal with the little problems, ...The second version in the above is how I interpret the first; correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.

Feebs11 · Accepted Answer

Seems fine to me.

A Cornish Pasty · Answer

"full-on" could also mean "in your face" or "intense"

Marius Hancu · Answer

A Cornish Pasty"full-on" could also mean "in your face" or "intense"

Yes.
Also, "completely ON," (as a bulb/light) or "frontal/head-on" (as in a collision.).

But I don't agree that "full" correctly describes "full-on" in the original sentence.

The two original sentences aren't equivalent, IMO.

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