B1
Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To be short-lived intensity.
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Cultural Background
Italians often use this to criticize 'fads' in fashion or politics.
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Use it for disappointment
It usually implies that the speaker is disappointed by the short duration.
Meaning
To be short-lived intensity.
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Use it for disappointment
It usually implies that the speaker is disappointed by the short duration.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Il suo interesse per la pittura è stato solo un ____ di paglia.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: fuoco
The idiom is 'fuoco di paglia'.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence.
Fill Blank
A2
Il suo interesse per la pittura è stato solo un ____ di paglia.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: fuoco
The idiom is 'fuoco di paglia'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, you can say 'Lui è un fuoco di paglia' to mean someone who gets excited easily but gives up quickly.
Related Phrases
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durare poco
synonymto last a short time
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