restare a bocca aperta
/reˈstaːre a ˈbokka aˈpɛrta/phrase★Intermediate◆idiom
informal
to be left speechless, to be dumbfounded, to be flabbergasted
Quando ho visto il prezzo, sono rimasto a bocca aperta.
When I saw the price, I was left speechless.
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This phrase is often used to express surprise or shock.
Synonyms
Related Phrases
restare senza paroleidiom
to be left without words
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in informal conversations.
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