Learn 3 common Italian expressions with the word “occhio” (eye) that Italians use in everyday conversation.

In this short lesson, you'll discover the meaning of three colourful Italian idioms and learn how to use them naturally:

???? Costare un occhio della testa – when something costs a fortune

???? Chiudere un occhio – when someone “turns a blind eye”

???? Avere gli occhi foderati di prosciutto – when someone can’t see what’s obvious.

These expressions are very common in spoken Italian and will help you sound more natural and more like a native speaker. This video is perfect for: • Beginner and lower-intermediate Italian learners • English speakers learning Italian • Anyone who wants to understand real everyday Italian Try to listen carefully and see if you can guess the meaning before I explain it! Italian for All helps English-speaking learners build confidence with practical Italian, useful expressions, and clear explanations.

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