C1 — Advanced👁️ Body Parts
Avere il pelo sullo stomaco
To have a thick skin
Literal Translation
"To have hair on one's stomach"
What it means
To have a thick skin. Describes someone tough, unscrupulous, or willing to do things others would find morally difficult. Often used critically.
Example in context
"Per riuscire in quel settore devi avere il pelo sullo stomaco."
"To succeed in that industry you need to have a thick skin."
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