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Sapere di che pasta è fatto

to know someone's true colours

Literal Translation

"To know what pasta one is made of"

What it means

To know someone's true character

Example in context

"Lo conosco da anni — so di che pasta è fatto."

"I've known him for years — I know his true character."

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