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