B1 Idiom 중립

avere la coda di paglia

to be defensive

To feel guilty about something.

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문화적 배경

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.

To feel guilty about something.

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Context is key

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

셀프 테스트

Complete the sentence with the correct idiom.

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

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: coda di paglia

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

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

1 연습 문제
Complete the sentence with the correct idiom. Fill Blank B1

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

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: coda di paglia

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

🎉 점수: /1

자주 묻는 질문

1 질문

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

관련 표현

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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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