C1⚡ Verbs
Italian word
limare
to file (metal/nails), to refine, to polish (a text)
Looks like
to lime / to limit
not a common English verb
⚠️ The trap
Visually suggests 'lime' or 'limit' in English but 'limare' = to file (nails/metal) or to polish/refine (figuratively). 'Lima' = a file (the tool). 'Limare i dettagli' = to fine-tune the details. Common in professional/writing contexts.
To say "not a common English verb" in Italian:
N/A
"limare" in English means:
to file (metal/nails), to refine, to polish (a text)
Example
"Devo ancora limare qualche dettaglio del progetto."
"I still need to refine a few details of the project."
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