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Essere il grillo parlante

To be a nagging voice of conscience or unwanted advice

Literal Translation

"To be the talking cricket"

What it means

To be a nagging voice of conscience or unwanted advice

Example in context

"Non fare il grillo parlante, non ho bisogno di un'altra lezione."

"Don't be the talking cricket — I don't need another lecture."

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