C1 Idiom Neutral

tenere il piede in due scarpe

keep a foot in two shoes

Practice it

Meaning

To be indecisive or play both sides.

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Cultural Background

Italians value loyalty. This phrase is a strong critique.

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Use it sparingly

It is a strong accusation.

Meaning

To be indecisive or play both sides.

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Use it sparingly

It is a strong accusation.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Non puoi __________ il piede in due scarpe.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tenere

The standard verb for this idiom is 'tenere'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

Non puoi __________ il piede in due scarpe.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tenere

The standard verb for this idiom is 'tenere'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it can be.

Related Phrases

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Avere due facce

similar

To be two-faced

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