C1 Idiom Informal

scoprire l'acqua calda

to discover hot water

Meaning

To state something obvious.

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Cultural Background

Italians love irony. This phrase is a staple of friendly, yet sharp, banter.

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Tone matters

The phrase is only effective if said with a touch of irony or sarcasm.

Meaning

To state something obvious.

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Tone matters

The phrase is only effective if said with a touch of irony or sarcasm.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Hai ________ l'acqua calda!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: scoperto

The correct verb for this idiom is 'scoprire'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A2

Hai ________ l'acqua calda!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: scoperto

The correct verb for this idiom is 'scoprire'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be, depending on the tone. Use it with friends.

Related Phrases

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La scoperta dell'America

similar

Stating something obvious.

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