a quattr'occhi

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Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, to four eyes, in reference to the number of people. Compare French entre quatre yeux.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /a‿k.kwatˈtr‿ɔk.ki/

Adverb[edit]

a quattr'occhi

  1. (idiomatic) in private (between two people)
    Synonyms: in privato, in segreto, inter nos, fra noi, in confidenza

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