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Avere le spalle larghe

To have broad shoulders

Literal Translation

"To have broad shoulders"

What it means

To have broad shoulders. Describes someone capable of bearing responsibility, criticism, or difficult situations without breaking down.

Example in context

"Da manager devi avere le spalle larghe e accettare le critiche."

"As a manager you need to have broad shoulders and accept criticism."

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