B1 — Intermediate😤 Emotions
Avere il petto gonfio d'orgoglio
To have one's chest swelling with pride
Literal Translation
"To have the chest swollen with pride"
What it means
To feel great pride and satisfaction
Example in context
"Aveva il petto gonfio d'orgoglio alla laurea di sua figlia."
"His chest swelled with pride at his daughter's graduation."
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