Wednesday
Aug292007
idioms based on clothing terms
Here you go guys, another flashcard set featuring handy Italian idioms, this time based on clothing terms. C4N!
Avere un asso nella manica.
To have an ace up one's sleeve.
Sbottonarsi.
To open up.
Nascere con la camicia.
To be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth.
Attaccare il cappello al chiodo.
To settle down (especially in a wealthy marriage).
Essere in manica larga.
To be lenient, to be generous.
Sudare sette camicie.
To work really hard, make a big effort.
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