Funny typical italian sayings

1. "Chi dorme non piglia pesci" - "He who sleeps doesn't catch fish" (meaning you have to be active to achieve your goals)

2. "Meglio un giorno da leone che cento da pecora" - "Better one day as a lion than a hundred as a sheep" (encouraging bravery and courage)

3. "Tra il dire e il fare c'è di mezzo il mare" - "Between saying and doing there is the sea" (highlighting the gap between words and actions)

4. "Chi va piano va sano e va lontano" - "He who goes slowly goes safely and goes far" (emphasizing the importance of patience and perseverance)

5. "Non tutte le ciambelle riescono col buco" - "Not all donuts come out with a hole" (acknowledging that not everything goes as planned)

6. "A caval donato non si guarda in bocca" - "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth" (appreciate what you receive without being critical)

7. "Dove c'è fumo, c'è fuoco" - "Where there's smoke, there's fire" (suggesting that where there is a hint of a problem, there is likely a bigger issue)

8. "Ogni morte di papa" - "Every pope's death" (referring to something that happens very rarely)

9. "Acqua in bocca" - "Water in the mouth" (keep a secret)

10. "Meno male che Silvio c'è" - "Thank goodness Silvio is here" (sarcastic expression used to indicate relief in a difficult situation)

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