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Mettere i piedi in testa

To walk all over someone

Literal Translation

"To put one's feet on someone's head"

What it means

To walk all over someone / to take advantage of someone

Example in context

"Se sei troppo gentile, le persone ti mettono i piedi in testa."

"If you're too kind, people will walk all over you."

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