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Mangiare in bianco

to eat bland food

Literal Translation

"To eat in white"

What it means

To eat plain / bland food (when sick or dieting)

Example in context

"Dopo la gastrite devo mangiare in bianco per una settimana."

"After the gastritis I have to eat plain food for a week."

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