B2 — Upper Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Fare il diavolo a quattro
To move heaven and earth / to make a big fuss
Literal Translation
"To make the devil at four"
What it means
To make a great effort or create a commotion to achieve something
Example in context
"Ha fatto il diavolo a quattro per ottenere quel contratto."
"He moved heaven and earth to land that contract."
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