pane per i propri denti

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “bread for one's teeth”.

Phrase

pane per i propri denti

  1. something that provides a challenge to one; something that tests or exceeds one's abilities
    trovare pane per i propri denti
    to meet one's match
    (literally, “find a challenge”)
    Non è pane per i tuoi denti.
    You're not cut out for it.
    (literally, “It's not a feasible challenge for you.”)
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