B1💬 Everyday Life
Portare il grano al mulino
To deliver the goods
Literal Translation
"To bring grain to the mill"
What it means
To bring in the goods / to deliver results
Example in context
"È bravissimo a parlare ma chi porta il grano al mulino siamo noi."
"He's great at talking but we're the ones who deliver the goods."
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