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Essere un gran bue

To be very dumb or slow-witted

Literal Translation

"To be a big ox"

What it means

To be very dumb or slow-witted

Example in context

"Non capisce mai niente al primo colpo, è proprio un gran bue."

"He never understands anything on the first try — he's a real dullard."

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