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Essere sulla bocca di tutti

To be the talk of the town

Literal Translation

"To be on everyone's mouth"

What it means

To be the talk of the town; to be widely gossiped about. Used when a romantic situation or couple becomes the subject of widespread gossip. Common in small communities and workplaces.

Example in context

"La loro storia d'amore segreta era sulla bocca di tutti in ufficio."

"Their secret love affair was the talk of the office."

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