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B1💬 Everyday Life

Contare le pecore

To count sheep

Literal Translation

"To count the sheep"

What it means

To count sheep (when trying to fall asleep)

Example in context

"Non riesco a dormire — ho provato a contare le pecore ma non funziona."

"I can't sleep — I tried counting sheep but it doesn't work."

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