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Campa cavallo che l'erba cresce

don't hold your breath

Literal Translation

"Live on, horse, for the grass is growing"

What it means

Don't hold your breath / it'll be a long wait

Example in context

"Aspetti che ti rimborsino? Campa cavallo che l'erba cresce."

"You are waiting for them to reimburse you? Do not hold your breath."

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