in bocca al lupo

Meaning

Literally 'in the wolf's mouth' — Italian way to say good luck.

Example

Esame domani! In bocca al lupo!

Exam tomorrow! Good luck!

Practice tips

• Practice in bocca al lupo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for intermediate-level learners.

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