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bile

/ˈbi.le/noun · feminineC2
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Meaning

bile; rage

  • a digestive fluid produced by the liver; gall
  • intense anger, spite, bitterness, or suppressed rage

In a sentence

Il medico gli ha prescritto esami per controllare la produzione di bile.

The doctor prescribed tests to check his bile production.

Ha parlato con tanta bile da lasciare tutti senza parole.

He spoke with such bitterness that he left everyone speechless.

Non roderti la bile per qualcosa che non puoi cambiare.

Don't eat your heart out over something you cannot change.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
bilefeminine · singular
bilifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used idiomatically to denote intense frustration or anger.

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