B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere qualcosa sullo stomaco
To have something weighing on one's mind
Literal Translation
"To have something on one's stomach"
What it means
To have something weighing on one's mind. Describes an unresolved issue, resentment, or worry that keeps bothering someone. Also used for literal indigestion.
Example in context
"Ho quella conversazione sullo stomaco da giorni."
"I've had that conversation weighing on my mind for days."
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