Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
to speed up; to accelerate; to facilitate; to dispatch
pressure
expedite
major
comprehend
TOEIC exam test: Word games online: Free Nouns Verbs Adjectives Game Answer
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

expression 'going balls to the wall'



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forums | English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
make vs. do | What does 'crackerjack box' mean?
Listening exercises
Message
Author
expression 'going balls to the wall' #1 (permalink) Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:40 am   expression 'going balls to the wall'
 

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #281 "English Slang Idioms (3)", question 7

I can't believe I made it up that hill on my dirt bike. I was at full throttle the whole way and going balls to the ..........

(a) court
(b) chain
(c) bats
(d) wall

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #281 "English Slang Idioms (3)", answer 7

I can't believe I made it up that hill on my dirt bike. I was at full throttle the whole way and going balls to the wall.

Correct answer: (d) wall

Your answer was: incorrect
I can't believe I made it up that hill on my dirt bike. I was at full throttle the whole way and going balls to the court.
_________________________

Please explain the expression 'going balls to the wall'

Priya Raghavan
Priya Raghavan
Guest





Explanation of "going balls to the wall" #2 (permalink) Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:54 am   Explanation of "going balls to the wall"
 

Hi Priya,
The phrase "going balls to the wall" refers to going all out/putting in a big effort to complete a task/project/action. It originated as an aviation term that refers to the throttle of a plane that has ball-like grips. Basically, the more you push, the closer the balls get to the front of the plane (the wall) and, thus, the farther/faster you go.
_________________
One Way of Learning English Grammar
Learn English with Linda Arlia
Linda
I'm here quite often ;-)
Linda Arlia

Joined: 20 Apr 2006
Posts: 311
Location: Canada

Are you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!English grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsLearn how to explore English words! Subscribe to free email English courseLearn some cool expressions in the following cool story
Display posts from previous:   
make vs. do | What does 'crackerjack box' mean?
ESL Forums | English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests) expression 'going balls to the wall' All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on ESL EFL Forums
passed vs. pastAs tall as them or as tall as they?meaning of "business wise"What does 'all hat and no trousers' mean?Why not 'above board'?What does 'lost ball in high weeds' mean?What does 'cup of joe' mean?meaning of revotewhat is pedestals?I thought sticking 'to' would be appropriate here. Why 'stick at'?what is the meaning og intelligibly?what's the difference between farther and further?What are elements of organizational behavior?What does nuances mean?Expression "He/She is a total alley cat"Deliver vs. arriveIdiom "If you watch a kettle, it never boils"What does this expression mean: "to be upset"?expression 'going balls to the wall'

Discover English-test.net
Your ESL website is the greatest...Meaning of 'muddled up'Putting a before apple!What book/books are you reading now?Shouldn't the preposition be 'an' instead of 'a' before euphemism?TOEIC preparation test: Vocabulary Building Exercises: Adjective TestTOEIC exam test: Word quizzes: Free Online Adjectives QuizDefine base, separate, unbiased, beneficial, routine, additionalLearn to speak English: Used Pimsleur CDPreposition simple: Speaking: At the SupermarketEnglish grammar quiz: Asset-based Loans

 
You can post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course
First name E-mail