For non-natives, sometimes it takes some inside knowledge to decode exactly what is meant by certain Italian phrases. Luckily, here is a helping hand to clear some of the mystery, and provide reflections on some of the most useful, if at times strange, Italian turns of phrase.
“Il conto per favore.” That’s how you ask for the bill in Italian. And now that you know, you might as well forget it. It’s not worth your brain space. ...
In Italy, it is good luck to touch iron. Knocking on wood will do nothing for you. It is also good luck to touch the hump of a hunchback or ...