B1 Idiom محايد

avere la coda di paglia

to be defensive

المعنى

To feel guilty about something.

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خلفية ثقافية

The phrase is very common in political debates to accuse opponents of being defensive. Historically, straw was everywhere, making it a perfect metaphor for common people. Used frequently in social media comments to call out trolls. Used to describe colleagues who are overly sensitive to feedback.

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Context is key

Only use this when you suspect the person is hiding something.

المعنى

To feel guilty about something.

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Context is key

Only use this when you suspect the person is hiding something.

اختبر نفسك

Complete the sentence with the correct idiom.

Quando ho parlato di bugiardi, lui si è arrabbiato subito. Ha proprio la ____.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: coda di paglia

The idiom for feeling guilty/defensive is 'avere la coda di paglia'.

🎉 النتيجة: /1

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بنك التمارين

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Complete the sentence with the correct idiom. Fill Blank B1

Quando ho parlato di bugiardi, lui si è arrabbiato subito. Ha proprio la ____.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: coda di paglia

The idiom for feeling guilty/defensive is 'avere la coda di paglia'.

🎉 النتيجة: /1

الأسئلة الشائعة

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Yes, you can say 'Forse ho la coda di paglia' if you realize you are being defensive.

عبارات ذات صلة

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Sentirsi in colpa

synonym

To feel guilty

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Essere permaloso

similar

To be touchy

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