senza capo né coda

Meaning: In a senseless or disjointed way; without coherence, order, or point.

Language: Italian

Literally: without head nor tail

Category: Body & Senses

Origin: The phrase pictures something that lacks a beginning (head) and end (tail), thus a creature or narrative that makes no sense.

More idioms — Body & Senses

unha e carne — Extremely close or inseparable; bound together in an intimate connection.
morde e assopra — A cycle of conflict and reconciliation; repeated fighting followed by making peace.
ombro a ombro — On equal terms, standing together as peers.
morrer de rir — To laugh very hard or uproariously.
nu e cru — To speak with brutal, unvarnished honesty, holding nothing back.
na ponta da língua — To have something in one's mind but be unable to recall or express it completely.

tutto d'un colpo — Suddenly; all at once; without warning or gradual transition.
a casa del diavolo — Far away; a great distance to travel; the long way around.
cattedrale nel deserto — A large industrial facility built in a remote, poorly-connected region that produces litt…
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.

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