B2 — Upper Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere sangue nelle vene
To have blood in one's veins
Literal Translation
"To have blood in one's veins"
What it means
To have blood in one's veins. A challenge urging someone to show emotion, courage, or energy. Implies the person is being too passive.
Example in context
"Reagisci! Hai sangue nelle vene o no?"
"React! Do you have blood in your veins or not?"
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