A gamba tesa
With a stiff leg
This idiom means to do something decisively and aggressively, often without regard for the consequences or the feelings of others. It originates from sports, particularly soccer, where a tackle made with a stiff leg can be very forceful.
Esempi
- Ha affrontato il problema a gamba tesa. – He tackled the problem aggressively.
- È intervenuto a gamba tesa nella discussione. – He intervened forcefully in the discussion.
- Ha criticato il progetto a gamba tesa. – He criticized the project harshly.