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tenere a freno

Pronunciation: /teˈne.re a ˈfre.no/

“tenere a freno” is an Italian word. Its meaning in English:

verb

to keep in check; to keep back

In Italian

proporsi di tenere dentro di sé il proprio pensiero

Etymology

Literally, “to hold/keep at brake”.

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