cadere dalle nuvole
/kaˈdeːre ˈdalle ˈnuːvole/idiom★Intermediate◆idiom
informal
to be utterly surprised or shocked; to be caught off guard
Sono caduto dalle nuvole quando ho sentito la notizia.
I was shocked when I heard the news.
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This idiom is used to describe a strong emotional reaction to unexpected news or events.
Related Phrases
essere sorpresoidiom
to be surprised
📝Usage Notes
This idiom is commonly used in informal conversations.
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese