B1 — Intermediateverb
strappare un sorriso
to raise a smile, to get a laugh
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
far ridereinteneriredivertirefar sorridere
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
rattristareannoiareindifferente
Usage note
Fixed expression. 'Strappare' = to snatch/tear, metaphorically used to 'wring' a smile from someone reluctant.
Example
"Il comico è riuscito a strapparci un sorriso nonostante la stanchezza."
"The comedian managed to raise a smile from us despite our tiredness."
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