Se a caso s’adopra, d'intingere il capo
English translation: If perchance it strives to immerse its head"
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| 4 +1 | If perchance it strives to immerse its head" |
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| 4 | If by chance, he pokes his head (in something or other) |
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peer agreement (net): +1| Se a caso s’adopra, d'intingere il capo If perchance it strives to immerse its head" Explanation: I chose immerse to try to reflect the double meaning of the verse: even if the king dips its head in the water, it will not last long because it is so light; even if it tries to meddle (plunge) into its subjects affairs, it will not succeed. |
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