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Essere un orso

To be unsociable, grumpy, or withdrawn

Literal Translation

"To be a bear"

What it means

To be unsociable, grumpy, or withdrawn

Example in context

"Non invitarlo alle feste, è un orso e non parla con nessuno."

"Don't invite him to parties — he's a bear and doesn't talk to anyone."

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