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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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