Italian Idioms

Day 166 of My Italian Learning Journal*

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In reading about the Italian language and some tips with regard to learning the language I came across some interesting idioms. In my post for Day 132 I wrote about "cavallo di battaglia" and I received some interesting replies with other expressions. Below are some recent idioms I have read.

Ascolta Questo:

• Pagare alla romana
  To go Dutch

• Acqua in bocca
  Keep it under your hat

• Avere fegato
  To have guts / nerve

• Portare i pantaloni
  To wear the pants

• Ad occhio e croce
  More or less

• Essere solo come un cane
  To be all alone

• Fare una vita da cani
  To live a dog's life

[ Grazie a Jan ]
[ Grazie a Anasdav ]
[ Grazie a Unonessuno ]

Alla prossima!

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*Note: This is my personal journal of daily practice in learning Italian. I welcome Italian grammar corrections. Grazie.