ir a toda mecha

ir a toda mecha
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to go at full speed
El capitán quería llegar al puerto antes de que empezara la tormenta, así que fue a toda mecha.The captain wanted to get to the port before the storm broke out, so he went at full speed.
b. to go full throttle
No estaba conduciendo tan rápido. - Eric, estabas yendo a toda mecha.I wasn't driving that fast. - Eric, you were going full throttle.
c. to go at a clip
Íbamos a toda mecha porque no queríamos perder el tren.We were going at a clip because we didn't want to miss the train.
d. to go at a lick
Íbamos a toda mecha, pero aun así llegamos tarde a la película.We were going at a lick, but we still got to the movie late.
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