After the meeting was over, we went bent for leather to catch the train.
После окончания собрания мы понеслись на всех парах, чтобы успеть на поезд.
Definitions
The phrase 'bent for leather' means moving very fast, often recklessly or with great determination. It originates from horseback riding, where a rider leans forward (bent) and the saddle is made of leather, implying riding at full speed.
