Do you have any idea what you’re sayin'?…..

[CAD Jedi]

The term was balls to the wall meaning the stops

Actually both terms were used to convey "Maximum Effort". Balls to the wall was more used as a reference to aircraft throttles going fully forward.

 

[rockyfatcat]

Actually both terms were used to convey "Maximum Effort". Balls to the wall was more used as a reference to aircraft throttles going fully forward.

Actually it was used for both.

The whole 9 yards was referring to the machine guns on a P51. A full load of 50 cal was 27 feet of linked ammunition.

When they gave him the whole 9 yards they continually fired all the guns until they were empty.

 

[JimmyJet]

The term was balls to the wall meaning the stops

Actually, I believe "balls to the wall" originated in aviation from the days of propellor driven aircraft…. all of the engine controls had a "ball" at the top end of the lever and pushing them all forward (to the wall of the instrument panel) as far as they would go was "max power"…..

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[Please Delete]

"Three-fiddy", this term originated on the ODT as a bargaining tool, i.e., I'll give ya three-fiddy for that Glock! Commonly used by the 'poors' in an effort to low-ball an unsuspecting seller.

 

[41mag]

Well, I’ll be a monkey’s uncle !!

 

[sniper22]

"Don't throw the baby out with the water". In early pioneer times, the order of takng a bath in the same tub of water was husband, wife, oldest child down to youngest child [usually a baby]. By the time the baby was placed into the tub of water, it was filthy and dark brown, thus the parents had to be careful not to forget it. Thanks.

I grew up that way!!!..

 

[Red Rex]

"Three-fiddy", this term originated on the ODT as a bargaining tool, i.e., I'll give ya three-fiddy for that Glock! Commonly used by the 'poors' in an effort to low-ball an unsuspecting seller.

Not so. It refers to engine cylinder displacement

 

[41mag]

Not so. It refers to engine cylinder displacement

Not on ODT

 

[Red Rex]

Not on ODT

Then they’re offering too much.

 

[41mag]

Then they’re offering too much.

It’s not used specifically as an offer for Glocks only. It just refers to a dollar amount for just about anything. It’s a joke. If you don’t get it….then forget it !