avere un diavolo per capello

Meaning: Be extremely angry or agitated, ready to argue with anyone about anything.

Language: Italian

Literally: to have a devil for each hair

Category: Body & Senses

Origin: Medieval religious imagery depicting demons as manifestations of human rage and uncontrolled passion.

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More Italian idioms

• essere un osso duro — Be a difficult, stubborn person who is challenging to deal with or influence.
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