in cima in cima

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “on top on top”.

Prepositional phrase

in cima in cima

1. on the highest or at the furthest position, often one that is precarious

   Non arrampicarti in cima in cima alla montagna!

   Don't climb all the way up the mountain!

   Se lo metti in cima in cima al tavolo, cadrà.

   If you put it all the way at the end of the table, it will fall.