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Avere l'amaro in bocca

to be left with a bitter feeling

Literal Translation

"To have bitterness in the mouth"

What it means

To be left with a bitter feeling / to feel disappointed

Example in context

"Dopo quella conversazione, mi è rimasto l'amaro in bocca."

"After that conversation, I was left with a bitter feeling."

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