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Tenere qualcuno sotto controllo

To keep a close watch on a partner

Traducción literal

"To keep someone under control"

Qué significa

To keep a close watch on a partner; to be controlling. Often used critically to describe jealous or controlling behavior in a relationship. Can be used humorously when mild but is a serious concern when extreme.

Ejemplo en contexto

"Lo tiene sotto controllo — sa sempre dove si trova e con chi sta."

"She keeps a close watch on him — she always knows where he is and who he is with."

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