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Avere la testa dura come un tarallo

to be as stubborn as a mule

Literal Translation

"To have a head as hard as a tarallo"

What it means

To be extremely stubborn

Example in context

"Inutile discutere con lui — ha la testa dura come un tarallo."

"It's pointless arguing with him — he's extremely stubborn."

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