B1 — Intermediate🎨 Colors
Lavoro nero
Undeclared work / off-the-books work
Literal Translation
"Black work"
What it means
Work done without a formal contract, not declared to tax authorities. Very common in Italy.
Example in context
"Molti lavorano in nero per risparmiare sulle tasse."
"Many people work off the books to save on taxes."
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