A2 — Elementary👁️ Body Parts
Guardare qualcuno negli occhi
To look someone in the eye
Literal Translation
"To look someone in the eyes"
What it means
To look someone in the eye. Associated with honesty and directness. Inability to make eye contact is culturally linked to dishonesty in Italian culture.
Example in context
"Guardami negli occhi e dimmi la verità."
"Look me in the eye and tell me the truth."
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