B2 — Upper Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Avere filo da torcere
To have a tough nut to crack / to have a hard time
Literal Translation
"To have thread to twist"
What it means
To face difficulties or a tough challenge
Example in context
"Con quel cliente difficile avremo filo da torcere."
"With that difficult client we'll have a tough nut to crack."
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