B1 — Intermediate😤 Emotions
Avere il dente avvelenato
To hold a grudge
Literal Translation
"To have a poisoned tooth"
What it means
To bear a long-lasting resentment against someone
Example in context
"Ce l'ha ancora con me, ha il dente avvelenato."
"He is still angry with me, he holds a grudge."
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