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Mettere una pietra sopra

Non chiedere pere a un olmo

Andare a rotoli

Non dire gatto se non ce l’hai nel sacco

Non essere uno stinco di santo

Idioms and common expressions are colorful ways to add a bit of zing to your Italian conversations.

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