alla bell'e meglio

Meaning: In a sloppy, careless, or makeshift manner; doing something poorly for lack of effort or care.

Language: Italian

Literally: at the beautiful and better

Category: Daily Life

Origin: Origin uncertain; the phrase may suggest doing something 'beautifully enough' but with reckless disregard for quality.

More idioms — Daily Life

tutto d'un colpo — Suddenly; all at once; without warning or gradual transition.
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volta e meia — Occasionally or now and then.
fora do armário — To reveal a secret identity or hidden truth, especially regarding sexual orientation or p…
nada a ver — Nonsense or absurdity; something that makes no sense.
fugir como o diabo foge da cruz — To flee or escape with great speed and urgency.

senza capo né coda — In a senseless or disjointed way; without coherence, order, or point.
a casa del diavolo — Far away; a great distance to travel; the long way around.
In bocca al lupo — Good luck! (replied with 'Crepi!' — may it die).
Non tutte le ciambelle riescono col buco — Things don't always go as planned.
Avere le braccine corte — To be stingy; to never reach for the check.
Cadere a fagiolo — To arrive at exactly the perfect moment.

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