B2 — Upper Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Guardare negli occhi la realtà
To face the truth about a relationship
Literal Translation
"To look reality in the eyes"
What it means
To face the truth about a relationship; to be realistic. Used by friends or by oneself when trying to be honest about a romantic situation that is failing. Combines the eye contact motif with honest reflection.
Example in context
"È difficile, ma devi guardare negli occhi la realtà — questa relazione non funziona."
"It is difficult, but you have to face the truth — this relationship is not working."
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