C1 — Advanced👁️ Body Parts
Fare il collo torto
To be sanctimonious
Literal Translation
"To do the twisted neck"
What it means
To be sanctimonious. Criticizes someone who adopts a self-righteous or pious attitude. Refers to the gesture of bowing one's head in false piety.
Example in context
"Non fare il collo torto — anche tu hai fatto lo stesso."
"Don't act holier-than-thou — you did the same thing."
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