B1💬 Everyday Life
Avere il dente avvelenato
To hold a grudge
Literal Translation
"To have a poisoned tooth"
What it means
To hold a grudge / to bear ill will
Example in context
"Non ti ha ancora perdonato — ce l'ha ancora il dente avvelenato con te."
"She still hasn't forgiven you — she still holds a grudge against you."
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