turn the other cheek
US /tɜrn ðə ˈʌðər tʃiːk/
UK /tɜrn ðə ˈʌðər tʃiːk/
1.
porgere l'altra guancia, non reagire
to respond to an attack or insult by not retaliating and showing forgiveness or patience
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When he insulted me, I decided to turn the other cheek and walk away.
Quando mi ha insultato, ho deciso di porgere l'altra guancia e andarmene.
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It's hard to turn the other cheek when you feel wronged.
È difficile porgere l'altra guancia quando ti senti offeso.