farsene un baffo
Meaning: to not care at all; to be indifferent to something.
Language: Italian
Literally: to make oneself a mustache of it
Category: The Absurd
Origin: Origin uncertain; the image may be of brushing something away dismissively, or it may simply be surreal—one makes a mustache (an absurd gesture) out of indifference itself.
More idioms — The Absurd
- pendaglio da forca — A person who deserves to be hanged; a worthless scoundrel.
- dannarsi l'anima — To work extremely hard or exert oneself to the utmost.
- come butta — What is happening; how are things going.
- a casa del diavolo — Far away; a great distance to travel; the long way around.
- sem tamanho — enormous, immensely large.
- há algo de podre no reino da Dinamarca — something is deeply wrong or suspicious, though the truth may be hidden.
More Italian idioms
- sulle spine — In a state of anxious suspense or nervous tension, unable to relax.
- a gambe levate — With great speed or haste, moving rapidly or impetuously.
- mi sa — I suppose, I guess, or I have the impression.
- nei panni di — In the position, role, or situation of someone else; in their shoes.
- alla lontana — In an indirect or roundabout way; distantly or remotely connected.
- menare il can per l'aia — To avoid the main point by talking around the subject indirectly.
From our compliments & insults
- Hai le mani d'oro — You're extraordinarily skilled with your hands — a craftsperson, cook, or fixer of legend…
- Sei una persona d'oro — You're genuinely wonderful — kind, trustworthy, and precious to have in one's life.
- Che spettacolo! — You look absolutely stunning — a spontaneous burst of admiration for someone's appearance.