‘Cavoli Riscaldati’ and the Origins of Its English Counterpart
On the BBC Radio 4 programme Unspeakable, Susie Dent introduced the Italian phrase "cavoli riscaldati," referring to futile attempts to revive old relationships. This phrase connects with the English idiom "to boil one's cabbage twice," both suggesting stale ideas or relationships. The discussion highlights language learning challenges and idiomatic origins.