A2 — Elementary👁️ Body Parts
Avere il cuore di pietra
To have a heart of stone
Literal Translation
"To have a heart of stone"
What it means
To have a heart of stone. Used to criticize someone for showing no empathy or compassion in situations that would normally move people.
Example in context
"Non si è commosso per niente — ha proprio il cuore di pietra."
"He wasn't moved at all — he really has a heart of stone."
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