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Mangiare in bianco

To eat bland food

Literal Translation

"To eat in white"

What it means

To eat simple, unseasoned food, usually because of a stomach problem or illness.

Example in context

"Ho mal di stomaco, mangio in bianco per qualche giorno."

"I have a stomachache, I'll eat bland food for a few days."

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