Balls to the wall

A recent lunch conversation regarding the appropriateness of using the phrase 'balls to the wall' at work prompted me to research its source. According to wordorigins.org the phrase originated with military pilots and indicated the throttles (ball topped) had been pushed forward to their maximum position.

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