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B2 Idiomatic Expressions — Espressioni Idiomatiche B2·False Friends and Misleading Idioms
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Rule reminder

False friends among idioms are a particular pitfall. An Italian idiom may use the same image as an English one but with a different meaning, or the literal translation suggests a completely wrong interpretation. Always verify idiom meanings in context.

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'**Avere le mani in mano**' — why is this NOT the same as 'avere le mani in pasta'?

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→ Authentic Dialogue — Idioms in Spoken Italian→ Idioms in the Workplace and Professional Context→ Emotion and Attitude Idioms — Feelings and Character→ Idioms of Situation and Circumstance
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