معنی
To feel guilty about something.
زمینه فرهنگی
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.
Context is key
Only use this when you suspect the person is hiding something.
معنی
To feel guilty about something.
Context is key
Only use this when you suspect the person is hiding something.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the sentence with the correct idiom.
Quando ho parlato di bugiardi, lui si è arrabbiato subito. Ha proprio la ____.
The idiom for feeling guilty/defensive is 'avere la coda di paglia'.
🎉 امتیاز: /1
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
1 تمرینهاQuando ho parlato di bugiardi, lui si è arrabbiato subito. Ha proprio la ____.
The idiom for feeling guilty/defensive is 'avere la coda di paglia'.
🎉 امتیاز: /1
سوالات متداول
1 سوالYes, you can say 'Forse ho la coda di paglia' if you realize you are being defensive.
عبارات مرتبط
Sentirsi in colpa
synonymTo feel guilty
Essere permaloso
similarTo be touchy
