B1💬 Everyday Life
Essere di manica stretta
To be strict
Literal Translation
"To be of narrow sleeve"
What it means
To be strict / to be stingy / to be tight
Example in context
"Quel professore è di manica stretta — non passa nessuno."
"That teacher is very strict — nobody passes."
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