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Pescare nel torbido

To fish in troubled waters / to exploit chaos for personal gain

Literal Translation

"To fish in murky water"

What it means

To fish in troubled waters / to exploit chaos for personal gain

Example in context

"Certi politici pescano nel torbido durante le crisi."

"Certain politicians fish in troubled waters during crises."

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