TIL going "balls to the walls" originates from aviation lingo
TIL going "balls to the walls" originates from aviation lingo
I never knew and got curious and looked it up. I guess it makes more sense than slamming your testicals against the wall.
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Another fun phrase with similar etymology is "pulling out all the stops". It comes from church organs, where the stops are all of the levers that can change the timbre
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Ohhhh this makes sense too! I actually have a pipe organ in my garage so I know exactly what you’re talking about!
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I want a pipe organ in my garage.
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That's what she said
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I wish I owned a garage. Or a house. Or a fucking shed. Need to start smaller. Maybe food first. We'll work our way into it
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*our way
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Yeah i didn't catch that, thanks
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I want a garage in my pipe organ.
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comedy genius. really useful.
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( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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Found Dewey!
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