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In boca al lupo

(Italian) Good luck!

In boca al lupo
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🔊 Pronunciation

  • 💡 Meaning
    Good luck!

  • Figure of speech
    Antiphrasis (the opposite of what is meant)

  • Synonyms and alternatives
    Buona fortuna!

  • 📜 Literal translation
    In - in(to),
    Bocca - mouth,
    Al - (= a il) to the (masculine)
    Lupo - wolf

💬 Real-life dialogue
- Allora, domani hai l'esame di medicina, vero?
- Sì... sono un po' nervosa.
- Tranquilla, hai studiato tantissimo.
- Speriamo...
- In bocca al lupo!
- Crepi il lupo! (*)
- Vedrai che andrà benissimo.
- Grazie!

  • 🎯 Register & frequency
    Everyday speech
    Colloquial

  • 🌐 Equivalent expressions in other languages
    “Merde” (Shit) in French;
    “Break a leg” in English

  • (*) The answer to give is CREPI (il lupo) ! May the wolf die!

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