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Essere al verde

Literally translating to 'to be at the green,' this expression means to have no money left. Italians use it frequently at the end of the month or after an expensive holiday.

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Examples in context

Non posso uscire stasera, sono al verde.

I can''t go out tonight, I''m broke.

Ho speso troppo e ora sono al verde.

I spent too much and now I''m broke.

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