B1 — Intermediate🎨 Colors
Buco nero
Black hole
Literal Translation
"Black hole"
What it means
Astronomically, a region of space with extreme gravity. Figuratively, something that absorbs resources endlessly.
Example in context
"Quel dipartimento è un buco nero per il bilancio aziendale."
"That department is a black hole for the company budget."
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