B2💬 Everyday Life
Campa cavallo che l'erba cresce
Don't hold your breath
Literal Translation
"Live on, horse, while the grass grows"
What it means
Don't hold your breath / it'll be a long wait
Example in context
"Aspetti che ti rimborsino? Campa cavallo che l'erba cresce."
"You're waiting for them to reimburse you? Don't hold your breath."
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