Italian Expression · Advanced
raccogliere le briciole con una spugna
pick up crumbs with a sponge
Pronunciation: raccogliere le briciole con una spugna
Meaning
A natural Italian expression used to convey: pick up crumbs with a sponge.
Example
Raccogli le briciole con una spugna umida.
Pick up the crumbs with a damp sponge.
Practice tips
- Practice raccogliere le briciole con una spugna 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 advanced-level learners.