B1 — Intermediate😤 Emotions
Non stare nella pelle
To be beside oneself with excitement
Literal Translation
"Not to fit in one's skin"
What it means
To be so excited or happy that you can hardly contain yourself
Example in context
"Non stava nella pelle per la gioia quando ha vinto."
"She was beside herself with excitement when she won."
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