a gambe levate

Meaning: With great speed or haste, moving rapidly or impetuously.

Language: Italian

Literally: at raised legs

Category: Body & Senses

Origin: The image is of running or moving with legs kicking up high—the physical posture of rapid, vigorous motion.

More idioms — Body & Senses

con il piede sbagliato — To start something badly or get off to a poor beginning.
togliere il fiato — To leave someone astonished or breathless with amazement.
a bocca asciutta — Hungry and wanting food, or disappointed and empty-handed.
guardarsi alle spalle — To remain vigilant and aware of dangers or threats that might come from behind.
far battere il cuore — To cause someone to worry or to stir romantic feelings in someone.
mandare giù — To accept or tolerate something unwillingly, often swallowing one's pride or doubts.

pendaglio da forca — A person who deserves to be hanged; a worthless scoundrel.
mi sa — I suppose, I guess, or I have the impression.
nei panni di — In the position, role, or situation of someone else; in their shoes.
alla lontana — In an indirect or roundabout way; distantly or remotely connected.
menare il can per l'aia — To avoid the main point by talking around the subject indirectly.
andare a nozze — To be perfectly suited or to delight in something.

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