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essere una mosca bianca

/ɛsˈsɛre ˈuːna ˈmɔska ˈbjaŋka/
idiom★Intermediate◆idiom
informal

to be a rare exception; to stand out from the crowd

In una famiglia di musicisti, essere una mosca bianca significa non avere talento musicale.

In a family of musicians, being a rare exception means not having musical talent.

💡

This idiom is used to describe someone who is unusual or exceptional in a particular context, often in a way that is noticeable or striking.

Related Phrases

mosca biancaidiom
rare exception

📖Word Origin

The phrase 'essere una mosca bianca' literally translates to 'to be a white fly'. The origin of this idiom is unclear, but it is thought to have originated from the idea that white flies are rare and unusual, much like someone who stands out from the crowd.

📝Usage Notes

This idiom is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is unusual or exceptional in some way. It can be used to describe someone who has a unique talent, skill, or characteristic that sets them apart from others.

Dizionario Italiano-Inglese

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