grand'uomo

great man

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phrase Uncommon #17,247
great man An elided form of “grande uomo”; it usually describes a man admired for his importance or character, rather than his physical size.
IT: Mio nonno è stato un grand'uomo.
EN: My grandfather was a great man.

E adesso, grand'uomo?

And now, big man?

— Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011)

Ehi grand'uomo!

Hey, big guy!

— Vite vendute (1953)

Credevi di diventare un grand'uomo?

Did you think you were going to become a great man?

— Thunderbolts* (2025)

Vuole essere ricordato come un grand'uomo.

He wants to be remembered as a great man.

— Norimberga (2025)

Che grand'uomo, cazzo.

What a fucking great guy.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Parla il grand'uomo.

The great man speaks.

— Thunderbolts* (2025)

È un grand'uomo, è un uomo ricco.

He is a great man; he is a rich man.

— Fa' la cosa giusta (1989)

Si crede un grand'uomo?

Does he think he’s a great man?

— Norimberga (2025)

Vuoi fare l'eroe, grand'uomo?

You want to play the hero, big man?

— Io sono nessuno 2 (2025)