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in (full) spate
phraseUK
If a river is in (full) spate, it has more water in it and is flowing faster than it usually does: （河流）水位猛涨，泛滥
The stream was in full spate and we struggled to cross it.
Emotions washed over him like a river in full spate.
Water in the estuary is fresh, especially when the river is in full spate.
You don't need to use the bridge unless the river is in spate - normally you can walk across on the rocks.
When the river is in spate, the waterfall is spectacular.
See also
spate
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