B1 — Intermediate😤 Emotions
Sentirsi le gambe di cotone
To have one's legs turn to jelly
Literal Translation
"To feel one's legs made of cotton"
What it means
To feel weak in the legs from fear or emotion
Example in context
"Quando ha sentito la notizia si è sentita le gambe di cotone."
"When she heard the news her legs turned to jelly."
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