il manico

handle, grip, broom handle

ˈm a . n i . k o

noun · masculine Rare #33,709

handle, grip In the expression “avere il coltello dalla parte del manico,” it means to have the advantage or be in control.

IT: La tazza ha un manico blu.

EN: The cup has a blue handle.

broom handle Used in expressions about someone being stiff or uptight.

IT: Il manico di scopa è dietro la porta.

EN: The broom handle is behind the door.

The handle!

— I visitatori (1993)

The cup handle is broken.

What happens if you break the handle?

— Juno (2007)

It's a first-class broom handle.

— Harry Potter e la pietra filosofale (2001)

Don’t play the victim when you have the upper hand.

Boring bitches with a broomstick up their ass!

— Laurence Anyways e il desiderio di una donna... (2012)

The cup has a broken handle.

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