معنی
To act in a very strange way.
زمینه فرهنگی
Balconies are central to Italian social life. People watch the world go by from them, dry laundry, and talk to neighbors. Using it in an idiom shows how domestic architecture permeates the language. In Milan, you might hear 'fuori come un balcone' used frequently in the 'Milano da bere' (nightlife) scene, often referring to the fast-paced, sometimes drug-fueled lifestyle of the fashion and design world. The phrase gained massive popularity in the 90s and early 2000s through TV shows and cabaret. It's now a 'classic' slang term that even older generations recognize, though they might not use it themselves. When saying this, Italians often use a gesture: tapping the side of the head with the index finger or rotating the hand near the ear to emphasize the 'crazy' aspect.
Use it for emphasis
If you just say 'è fuori', it's okay. But adding 'come un balcone' makes you sound much more like a native speaker who enjoys the language.
Watch the plural
If you are talking about a group of people, say 'sono fuori come dei balconi'. Using the singular 'un balcone' for a group sounds slightly 'off' grammatically.
معنی
To act in a very strange way.
Use it for emphasis
If you just say 'è fuori', it's okay. But adding 'come un balcone' makes you sound much more like a native speaker who enjoys the language.
Watch the plural
If you are talking about a group of people, say 'sono fuori come dei balconi'. Using the singular 'un balcone' for a group sounds slightly 'off' grammatically.
The 'Mina' alternative
If you are in a club or a very young environment, 'fuori come una mina' is actually more common nowadays than 'balcone'.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'essere' and the idiom.
Ieri sera Marco ha bevuto troppo e ________ fuori come un balcone.
We use the 'imperfetto' (era) to describe a state or condition in the past.
Which of these is the most appropriate context to use 'fuori come un balcone'?
In which situation should you use this phrase?
The phrase is slang and only suitable for informal, casual contexts.
Match the Italian phrase with its English equivalent meaning.
Match the following:
These are all related to 'fuori' but have distinct meanings.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: 'Ho deciso di vendere tutto e andare a vivere su un'isola deserta.' B: 'Ma dai, ________!'
This is the standard idiom to react to a 'crazy' life decision.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاIeri sera Marco ha bevuto troppo e ________ fuori come un balcone.
We use the 'imperfetto' (era) to describe a state or condition in the past.
In which situation should you use this phrase?
The phrase is slang and only suitable for informal, casual contexts.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These are all related to 'fuori' but have distinct meanings.
A: 'Ho deciso di vendere tutto e andare a vivere su un'isola deserta.' B: 'Ma dai, ________!'
This is the standard idiom to react to a 'crazy' life decision.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt depends on the tone. Usually, it's used jokingly among friends. However, if said with a mean tone to a stranger, it can be an insult.
Yes! It's very common to say 'Oggi sono fuori come un balcone' if you are tired, stressed, or making silly mistakes.
'Matto' is the literal word for crazy. 'Fuori come un balcone' is a slangy, metaphorical way to say it. It's like the difference between 'insane' and 'nuts'.
Yes, it is understood everywhere from Milan to Sicily, though some regions might have their own local versions (like 'pigna' in the North).
Only if it's a very informal email to a close friend. Never in a business or formal email.
No. While it can mean that, it more often just means someone is acting weird, eccentric, or is very tired/distracted.
The most correct way is 'Siamo fuori come dei balconi'.
Not really an idiom, but you could say 'È una persona molto eccentrica' or 'Non è in sé'.
Because a balcony 'sticks out' into the street, making it more 'outside' than a window which is flush with the wall.
It's a bit of a 'classic' slang. It's not the trendiest new word, but it's a staple of the Italian language that will never truly go out of style.
عبارات مرتبط
fuori di testa
similarOut of one's mind.
essere fuori come una mina
synonymTo be completely blasted/crazy.
dare di matto
builds onTo go crazy / lose it.
fuori come un citofono
synonymCrazy as an intercom.
