B1 — Intermediate😤 Emotions
Avere la mosca al naso
To be touchy / to be irritated
Literal Translation
"To have the fly on the nose"
What it means
To be easily irritated and quick to take offense
Example in context
"Oggi ha la mosca al naso, meglio non avvicinarsi."
"Today he is touchy, better not approach him."
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