B2 — Upper Intermediate🎨 Colors
Fare nero qualcuno
To beat someone black and blue
Literal Translation
"To make someone black"
What it means
To beat someone severely, leaving bruises. A very informal expression.
Example in context
"Ha minacciato di farlo nero se tornava."
"He threatened to beat him black and blue if he came back."
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