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Essere un'ostrica

To be closed and reserved; to keep to oneself

Literal Translation

"To be an oyster"

What it means

To be closed and reserved; to keep to oneself

Example in context

"Non riesci mai a sapere cosa pensa: è un'ostrica."

"You can never find out what she thinks — she's an oyster."

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