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1 headlong
['hedlɒŋ] 1. 2.to rush headlong into sth. — fig. buttarsi a capofitto in qcs
* * *adjective, adverb1) (moving forwards or downwards, with one's head in front: a headlong dive into the pool of water; He fell headlong into a pool of water.) a testa avanti, a capofitto2) ((done) without thought or delay, often foolishly: a headlong rush; He rushes headlong into disaster.) precipitosamente* * *headlong /ˈhɛdlɒŋ/A avv.1 a testa avanti; a capofitto2 (fig.) precipitosamente; impetuosamente: to rush headlong into st., gettarsi (o lanciarsi) precipitosamente in qc.B a.2 (fig.) precipitoso; impetuoso; avventato● headlong pursuit, inseguimento a perdifiato; (fig.) ricerca a tutti i costi, ricerca incessante: Her headlong pursuit of success ruined her life, la sua ricerca del successo a tutti i costi le ha rovinato la vita.* * *['hedlɒŋ] 1. 2.to rush headlong into sth. — fig. buttarsi a capofitto in qcs
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