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Mangiare i gomiti

to kick yourself

Literal Translation

"To eat one's elbows"

What it means

To regret deeply / to kick oneself

Example in context

"Se non accetti quella proposta, ti mangerai i gomiti."

"If you don't accept that proposal, you'll kick yourself."

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