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Stare sullo stomaco

To be unable to stand someone

Literal Translation

"To stay on one's stomach"

What it means

To be unable to stand someone. Expresses strong dislike or irritation toward a person. More visceral and stronger than simply not liking someone.

Example in context

"Quel collega mi sta proprio sullo stomaco."

"That colleague really gets on my nerves."

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