Italian Idioms and Phrases Flashcards

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1
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Love is blind.

A

L’amore è cieco.

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2
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Elbow grease.

A

Olio di gomito.

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3
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I have time to spare.

A

Ho tempo da vendere.

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He is a walking encyclopedia.

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Lui è una biblioteca ambulante.

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5
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Life is short, art is long.

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La vita è breve e l’arte è lunga.

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Don’t cry over spilt milk.

A

Non piangere sul latte versato.

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He who does not work does not eat.

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Chi non lavoro non mangia.

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8
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Thank goodness!

A

Meno male!

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9
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It is always the same old thing.

A

È sempre la solita zuppa.

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10
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I can´t wait.

A

Non vedo l’ora.

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I have to get something off my chest.

A

Devo sputare il rospo.

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12
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Stubborn as a mule.

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Sei duro come un mulo.

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13
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Like a fish out of water.

A

Sei come un pesce fuori dall’acqua.

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14
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Rare as a hen’s tooth.

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Sei raro come le mosche bianche.

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15
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Strike while the iron is hot!

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Batti il ferro finche è caldo!

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16
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Every man is a master in his own home.

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A casa sua ognuno è re.

17
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Easier said than done.

A

Tra il dire et il fare c’é di mezzo il mare.