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Avere una lingua di vipera
To be sharp-tongued and malicious in speech
Literal Translation
"To have a viper's tongue"
What it means
To be sharp-tongued and malicious in speech
Example in context
"Stai attento a quello che dici davanti a lei: ha una lingua di vipera."
"Be careful what you say in front of her — she has a viper's tongue."
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