B1💬 Everyday Life
Cadere dal pero
To be completely taken aback
Literal Translation
"To fall from the pear tree"
What it means
To be completely taken aback / to be naive and surprised
Example in context
"Non cadere dal pero — sapevi già come sarebbe finita."
"Don't act surprised — you already knew how it would end."
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