B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Fare una magra figura
To cut a poor figure / to make a bad impression
Literal Translation
"To make a thin figure"
What it means
To perform poorly or make a bad impression in a professional setting
Example in context
"Ha fatto una magra figura alla presentazione davanti ai clienti."
"He made a poor impression during the client presentation."
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