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read someone the riot act in Italian

read someone the riot act in Italian is dare una lavata di capo, rimproverare.

read someone the riot act in Italian

dare una lavata di capo

verb

(idiomatic) To scold or berate somebody; to reprimand.

rimproverare

verb

(idiomatic) To scold or berate somebody; to reprimand.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "read someone the riot act" in Italian?

"read someone the riot act" in Italian is dare una lavata di capo, rimproverare.

Are there other ways to say "read someone the riot act" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "read someone the riot act": dare una lavata di capo, rimproverare.

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