B1 — Intermediate😤 Emotions
Avere una pazienza da santo
To have the patience of a saint
Literal Translation
"To have the patience of a saint"
What it means
To be extraordinarily patient and tolerant
Example in context
"Per fare il maestro ci vuole una pazienza da santo."
"To be a teacher you need the patience of a saint."
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