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Tirare le fila di una relazione

To be in control of a relationship

Traducción literal

"To pull the threads of a relationship"

Qué significa

To be in control of a relationship; to manage it behind the scenes. Used when one partner clearly has more power or control in the relationship. Can be stated admiringly, critically, or humorously.

Ejemplo en contexto

"È lei che tira le fila — lui fa quello che lei decide."

"She is the one pulling the strings — he does what she decides."

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