far pesare

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “to make weigh to”.

Verb

far pesare

1. (transitive, idiomatic) (typically with a) to exaggerate one's own accomplishments or other people's shortcomings; to harp on; to rub it in; to make a big deal of

   gli fanno ancora pesare gli errori del passato

   they still rub his past errors in his face

   fa sempre pesare i suoi grossi guadagni

   he always makes a big deal of his big earnings

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