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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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