a palla

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “at ball”.

Prepositional phrase

a palla

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see a,‎ palla.
    giocare a palla ― to play ball
  2. with extraordinary speed or impulse
    Synonyms: velocemente, a rotta di collo, a pieno regime
    correre a palla ― to run like hell (literally, “to run fast”)
  3. to the max; at full blast
    Synonym: a tutto volume
    tenere gli altoparlanti a palla ― to keep the speakers at full blast
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