esserci un tempo da lupi
Parola del giorno | Word of the day
Today's Parola del Giorno is the expression esserci un tempo da lupi. It is used with the verb esserci (c'è) and translates to There's terrible/foul weather out.
In Italian, wolves are often used to describe things that are hostile or difficult, such as the climate, weather, or places.
See the expression used below:
Il fine settimana scorso c'era un tempo da lupi: nevicava e tirava un vento incredibile. Ho preferito non uscire e starmene a casa al caldo!
Last weekend there was terrible weather out: it was snowing, and the wind was blowing hard. I preferred not to go out and stayed home in the heat!