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balls to the walls

Term used to describe an intense, or extreme situation.

Origin: In aviation, the throttles (or power levers) are usually sticks with ball shaped ends. When a pilot wants full power, he moves the throttle forward towards the front wall of the cockpit. Thus, "balls to the walls" meant "full power".
When Dr. Smith's patient suffered a cardiac arrest, the code team went balls to the walls.
by davechandler May 13, 2005
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When you take a risk, or doing something that you normally would be not inclined to do; doing something dangerous some may see as foolish or 'crazy'; just doing 'it'
When crossing a busy street to meet his friends, Ian saw a truck coming at him at a high velocity, instead of stopping and waiting for the truck to pass by, Ian decided to go balls to the walls and cross the street anyway, impressing the friends he was trying to catch up with.
by Omega_Pirate December 12, 2008
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Giving it your all, no matter the cost. Usually involves physical activity resulting in extreme exursion.
"I'm going balls to the walls for my next biking trip. It's uphill, both ways. Balls to the walls!!!"
by Ms. Nun January 27, 2016
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When a group of people create a team or group that dominates all other competition. This group has become a dynasty and unbeatable. "Balls to the Walls" = Victorious
A group of guys decide to play on a indoor soccer team. Their "balls to the walls " and go on to have a perfect season and win the championship.
by ScruffDog February 24, 2008
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When at a venue and the are massive amounts of people and overcrowding is an issue.
I was at the bar yesterday and it was balls to the walls in there.
by Dobert December 18, 2007
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When your balls are on the wall because they were stapled there. Used in anger
Jimmy: hey Tim did you study for the test
Tim: Balls To the Walls I forgot
by Biff the cliff December 23, 2015
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an exclamation meaning when your balls are stapled to the wall and you use it when you are in great pain or very angry about something.
Guy1: did you study for the test!
Guy2: balls to the walls I forgot!!!
by Biff the cliff December 23, 2015
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