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Fun Italian Phrases and Expressions
03/24/2007
Italian Expressions
 Do you know any Italian phrases or expressions? Want to learn more? Some of theseexpressions are formal and some are informal. They were randomly selected and are inno particular order.Tutto bene? o Tutto a posto?Everything OK? or Everything OK (i.e.,Everything is in its place)?Sì, grazie!Yes, thank you!Come sta, oggi?How are you, today? (formal)Sa che ore sono?Do you know what time it is? (formal)A mercoledì!See you Wednesday!Meglio tardi che mai!Better late than never!Lei è divertente.She's amusing/fun. (not formal)Lei è un guastafeste.She's a party-pooper. (not formal)Stare fra i piedi di qualcuno. (Levati daipiedi, che mi dai fastidio!)To annoy someone.Stare con i piedi per terra.To be realistic.Questo è come il cacio sui maccheroni.This is like cheese on macaroni (i.e., Thisis just what the doctor ordered).Meglio un uovo oggi, che una gallinadomani!One egg today is better than one hentomorrow!Quando il gatto non c'è, i topi ballano!When the cat's away, the rats dance!Far prender aria ai denti.To say nonsenses.Ma che dici?!What are you talking about?!Stai scherzando?!Are you kidding?!
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