il vento in poppa

wind at our backs

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wind at our backs A sailing expression for wind blowing from behind the boat; it can also refer to favorable circumstances or progress.

IT: Abbiamo il vento in poppa e arriveremo presto.

EN: We have the wind at our backs and will arrive soon.

The wind at your back?

— Ponyo sulla scogliera (2008)

The wind in our sails!

— Ponyo sulla scogliera (2008)

We've got the wind in our sails, Sosuke!

— Ponyo sulla scogliera (2008)

Ponyo, we have the wind in our sails.

— Ponyo sulla scogliera (2008)