fare le spese

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Italian

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Etymology

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Literally, to do the expenses. Compare French faire les frais.

Verb

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fare le spese

  1. (transitive with di) to pay (for) (someone)
  2. (figurative, by extension, transitive with di) to bear the brunt (of)
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