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Fare il succo di limone

to squeeze someone dry

Literal Translation

"To make lemon juice"

What it means

To squeeze every last drop / to exploit someone completely

Example in context

"Quel datore di lavoro fa il succo di limone ai suoi dipendenti."

"That employer squeezes every last drop out of his employees."

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