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sulle spalle

on the shoulders

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phrase Uncommon #17,782
on the shoulders Used literally for something resting on a person’s shoulders. It can also appear in figurative expressions like avere la testa sulle spalle and on someone’s shoulders.
IT: Portava il cappotto sulle spalle.
EN: He was wearing the coat over his shoulders.

I nostri peccati sulle spalle del Re.

Our sins on the King's shoulders.

— Enrico V (1989)

Mi prendi sulle spalle?

Will you carry me on your shoulders?

— La tomba delle lucciole (1988)

Il mondo non deve pesare sulle spalle di un solo animale.

The world should not rest on the shoulders of a single animal.

— Zootropolis 2 (2025)

Io sto sulle spalle dei giganti.

I stand on the shoulders of giants.

— Bugonia (2025)

Ma sei alto un metro, non puoi portarmi sulle spalle.

But you're only a meter tall; you can't carry me on your shoulders.

— Pinocchio (2019)

Lui ha una buona testa sulle spalle.

He has a good head on his shoulders.

Mettiti questa sulle spalle.

Put this on your shoulders.

— Lars e una ragazza tutta sua (2007)

Mi ha messo le mani sulle spalle.

He put his hands on my shoulders.

Ha la responsabilità dell'azienda tutta sulle spalle.

He has the entire responsibility for the company on his shoulders.

Ha una buona testa sulle spalle.

He has a good head on his shoulders.

Ma tenga la testa sulle spalle.

But keep your head on your shoulders.

— In the mood for love (2000)

Alle clienti metti solo un asciugamano sulle spalle, che gli viene l'ansia.

For the female clients, just put a towel over their shoulders—they get anxious.

— Volver - Tornare (2006)

Diversamente da te, non posso vivere sulle spalle di un padre ricco.

Unlike you, I can't live off a rich father.

— 3 Idiots (2009)

Tenete la mano sul fucile, e la testa sulle spalle.

Keep your hand on the rifle, and your head on your shoulders.

— Va' e vedi (1985)

Ti porterò sulle spalle e salterò il fiume!

I will carry you on my shoulders and jump across the river!

— Demon Slayer - Il treno Mugen (2020)