المعنى
To mention someone or something in discussion.
خلفية ثقافية
In Italy, 'tirare in ballo' is a key rhetorical tool in televised debates. Politicians often use it to avoid answering direct questions by bringing up the failures of their opponents. Italian families are often large and interconnected. 'Tirare in ballo' a relative during an argument is considered a significant escalation, as it involves the honor of the family unit. While 'chiamare in causa' is the technical term, lawyers often use 'tirare in ballo' when speaking informally to clients to explain that a third party will be involved in the lawsuit. On Italian Twitter, 'tirare in ballo' is used to call out 'whataboutism'—when someone brings up an unrelated topic to distract from the main point.
Use with Pronouns
To sound like a native, use direct object pronouns. Instead of 'Non tirare in ballo Marco', say 'Non tirarlo in ballo!'
Don't use 'nel'
Never say 'tirare nel ballo'. It's a fixed idiomatic expression.
المعنى
To mention someone or something in discussion.
Use with Pronouns
To sound like a native, use direct object pronouns. Instead of 'Non tirare in ballo Marco', say 'Non tirarlo in ballo!'
Don't use 'nel'
Never say 'tirare nel ballo'. It's a fixed idiomatic expression.
The 'Whataboutism' tool
Use this phrase to call out someone who is using 'whataboutism' in a debate. It's a very effective rhetorical shield.
اختبر نفسك
Completa la frase con la forma corretta di 'tirare in ballo'.
Non capisco perché tu ______ sempre ______ i miei errori passati!
The subject is 'tu', so the verb is 'tiri'. The idiom is 'in ballo'.
Quale frase è corretta?
A) Mi ha tirato in ballo senza motivo. B) Mi ha tirato nel ballo senza motivo.
The idiom does not use the article 'il' (nel = in + il).
Abbina la frase alla situazione corretta.
1. 'Non tirare in ballo l'ufficio marketing.' | 2. 'Perché tiri in ballo mia sorella?'
The first refers to a professional department, the second to a family member.
Completa il dialogo.
A: 'È colpa tua se siamo in ritardo!' B: 'E allora il traffico? Perché non ______?'
'Lo' refers to 'il traffico'. 'Tiri in ballo' is the standard idiom.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينNon capisco perché tu ______ sempre ______ i miei errori passati!
The subject is 'tu', so the verb is 'tiri'. The idiom is 'in ballo'.
A) Mi ha tirato in ballo senza motivo. B) Mi ha tirato nel ballo senza motivo.
The idiom does not use the article 'il' (nel = in + il).
1. 'Non tirare in ballo l'ufficio marketing.' | 2. 'Perché tiri in ballo mia sorella?'
The first refers to a professional department, the second to a family member.
A: 'È colpa tua se siamo in ritardo!' B: 'E allora il traffico? Perché non ______?'
'Lo' refers to 'il traffico'. 'Tiri in ballo' is the standard idiom.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNot inherently, but it is often used in defensive or annoyed tones. It implies the other person is being slightly unfair.
Rarely. It almost always implies an unwanted or strategic involvement. For positive involvement, use 'coinvolgere'.
'Tirare in mezzo' is much more informal and common among friends. 'Tirare in ballo' is safer for work or general use.
Use 'avere'. Example: 'Lui ha tirato in ballo...'. If passive: 'Io sono stato tirato in ballo'.
It sounds a bit strange. Better to say 'fare una citazione' or 'tirare fuori una citazione'.
No, it can refer to topics, laws, past events, or excuses as well.
Yes, it is a standard Italian idiom used from North to South.
It's better to use 'chiamare in causa' or 'menzionare' in a very formal email.
Say: 'Non tiratemi in ballo!' or 'Non mi tirate in ballo!'
No, there is no 'tirata in ballo'. You must use the full verbal phrase.
عبارات ذات صلة
chiamare in causa
similarTo involve or implicate someone.
tirare in mezzo
synonymTo drag someone into a situation.
mettere in gioco
builds onTo put something at stake or into play.
citare a sproposito
specialized formTo cite someone/something inappropriately.
