B2 — Upper Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere la schiena dritta
To have integrity
Literal Translation
"To have a straight back"
What it means
To have integrity. Describes moral integrity and the refusal to bow to pressure or corruption. A high compliment.
Example in context
"In politica è difficile trovare qualcuno con la schiena dritta."
"In politics it's hard to find someone with moral integrity."
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