B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere le braccia conserte
To stand with folded arms
Literal Translation
"To have one's arms folded"
What it means
To stand with folded arms. Describes passivity and inaction, especially when help is needed. The physical gesture of folded arms symbolizes refusal to participate.
Example in context
"Non puoi stare con le braccia conserte mentre io faccio tutto."
"You can't stand there with your arms folded while I do everything."
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