fare il bello e il cattivo tempo

Italian

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, “to do the good and the bad weather.” Compare French faire la pluie et le beau temps.

Verb

fare il bello e il cattivo tempo

  1. (idiomatic) to boldly exert power; to lay down the law
    Synonyms: spadroneggiare, dominare, farla da padrone
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