a toda brida — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • At full gallop (literally referring to a horse moving at maximum speed).

  Examples

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  • El jinete llevó al caballo a toda brida durante la carrera en el campo abierto.

    The rider took the horse at full gallop during the race in the open field.

  • A toda brida, el caballo cruzó la meta dejando atrás a todos los competidores.

    At full gallop, the horse crossed the finish line leaving all competitors behind.

  • Durante el entrenamiento, corrimos a toda brida para mejorar nuestra resistencia.

    During training, we ran at full speed to improve our endurance.

  • El cowboy controlaba al caballo a toda brida mientras atravesaban el desierto.

    The cowboy controlled the horse at full gallop while crossing the desert.

• 2.

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  • Figuratively, at top speed; very quickly or with great haste.

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  • Estamos trabajando a toda brida para terminar el informe antes del viernes.

    We are working very quickly to finish the report before Friday.

  • El equipo se movió a toda brida para cumplir con los plazos del proyecto.

    The team moved at full speed to meet the project deadlines.

  • Cuando reciben una emergencia, los bomberos actúan a toda brida sin perder tiempo.

    When they receive an emergency, firefighters act very quickly without wasting time.