Si dice il peccato, non il peccatore
To tell to a mutual friend about someone's disreputable or embarrassing facts without revealing their identity.
Cercare un ago in un pagliaio
To say that it is very difficult to find something.
Essere brutto come la fame
To say that somebody is very ugly.
Avere l'argento vivo addosso
To say that someone is very lively and restless.
Non tutti i mali vengono per nuocere
To point out that moments of bad luck can lead to positive implications.
Essere un pezzo di pane
To say that a person is good and honest.
In bocca al lupo
to wish good luck to someone who is about to do something.
Tenere duro
to say to don't give up something which is difficult to accomplish, to encourage someone to maintain control over a difficult situation.
