B2 — Upper Intermediate🎨 Colors
Far vedere i sorci verdi
To give someone hell
Literal Translation
"To make someone see green mice"
What it means
To make someone suffer or face extremely difficult circumstances.
Example in context
"Il nuovo allenatore ha fatto vedere i sorci verdi ai giocatori."
"The new coach gave the players hell."
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