Idioms and expressions Italian
Colourful expressions you will hear in real conversations, with literal translations and meanings.
Idioms do not mean what their words say, so each entry starts with the literal translation to show the picture behind it. Then you get the meaning you will actually hear, the nearest English phrase where there is one, and an example. Many idioms are informal, so listen for them before you use them in writing.
Everyday Italian idioms and what they really mean
Eight common Italian idioms with literal translations, real meanings and examples, from in bocca al lupo to avere le mani in pasta.
Italian food idioms and sayings
Seven Italian idioms and sayings drawn from food and cooking, with literal translations, meanings and examples, from essere al dente to un uovo oggi.
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