B1 — Intermediate😤 Emotions
Non avere peli sulla lingua
To not mince one's words
Literal Translation
"To not have hairs on one's tongue"
What it means
To speak very directly and honestly without holding back
Example in context
"Dice sempre quello che pensa, non ha peli sulla lingua."
"She always says what she thinks, she does not mince her words."
Want to practice Italian?
Take a free placement test and start with grammar exercises.