B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere qualcosa nel sangue
To have something in one's blood
Literal Translation
"To have something in one's blood"
What it means
To have something in one's blood. Describes a natural, innate talent or passion that seems hereditary or deeply ingrained.
Example in context
"La musica ce l'ha nel sangue — tutta la sua famiglia è musicista."
"Music is in his blood — his whole family is musical."
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