B1 — Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
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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