andare a nozze
Meaning: To be perfectly suited or to delight in something.
Language: Italian
Literally: to go to a wedding
Category: Daily Life
Origin: A wedding is traditionally a joyous occasion; the phrase uses the happiness of nuptials to express perfect fit or pleasure.
More idioms — Daily Life
- alle corde — In a desperate or losing position, cornered.
- mettere fuori combattimento — To silence someone or exclude them from participation and influence.
- mettersi al passo con i tempi — To keep up with current events or modernize one's knowledge and habits.
- battere la grancassa — To advertise or publicize something widely and loudly; to spread news or promote somethin…
- con beneficio d'inventario — To accept something with skepticism or reservations, not at face value.
- perdere il filo — To lose one's train of thought or become confused about a subject during conversation or…
More Italian idioms
- calcio dell'asino — A cowardly or treacherous attack from an unexpected quarter.
- a bocca asciutta — Hungry and wanting food, or disappointed and empty-handed.
- mela marcia — A person who is corrupt or morally bad and whose influence damages those around them.
- toccare il fondo — To reach the lowest point of degradation or despair; to hit rock bottom.
- dannarsi l'anima — To work extremely hard or exert oneself to the utmost.
- guardarsi alle spalle — To remain vigilant and aware of dangers or threats that might come from behind.
From our compliments & insults
- Sei in gamba — You're sharp, capable, and on the ball.
- Sei un tesoro — You're a darling — precious to have around.
- Testa di rapa — A blockhead who isn't thinking.