B1💬 Everyday Life
Avere un diavolo per capello
To be in a terrible mood
Literal Translation
"To have a devil for each hair"
What it means
To be furious / to be in a terrible mood
Example in context
"Non disturbarla ora — ha un diavolo per capello."
"Don't disturb her now — she's in a terrible mood."
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