B2 — Upper Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Portarsi il rimpianto nella tomba
To take a regret to one's grave
Literal Translation
"To carry the regret into the grave"
What it means
Describes a deep regret that someone carries for their entire life without resolution.
Example in context
"Non aver detto ti amo è il rimpianto che si porterà nella tomba."
"Not having said 'I love you' is the regret he will take to his grave."
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