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Essere un orso mal leccato

To be an uncouth, rough, and unsociable person

Literal Translation

"To be a poorly licked bear"

What it means

To be an uncouth, rough, and unsociable person

Example in context

"Non porta mai i bambini alle feste, è un orso mal leccato."

"He never brings the kids to parties — he's a boor."

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