A2 — Elementary👁️ Body Parts
Avere la schiena a pezzi
To have a bad back
Literal Translation
"To have one's back in pieces"
What it means
To have a bad back. Describes severe back pain or general physical exhaustion. Very common in everyday complaints.
Example in context
"Dopo ore di giardinaggio ho la schiena a pezzi."
"After hours of gardening my back is killing me."
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