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Essere una gallina

To be a coward; to be easily scared

Literal Translation

"To be a hen"

What it means

To be a coward; to be easily scared

Example in context

"Non vuoi fare il salto? Non fare la gallina!"

"You don't want to jump? Don't be a chicken!"

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