B1💬 Everyday Life
Fare la voce grossa
To try to sound authoritative
Literal Translation
"To make the thick voice"
What it means
To put on a stern voice / to try to sound authoritative
Example in context
"Il capo fa la voce grossa, ma in realtà non fa niente."
"The boss puts on a stern voice, but actually does nothing."
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