alle spalle di

== Italian == === Etymology === Literally, “at the shoulders of”. === Prepositional phrase === alle spalle di at the expense of (someone); on the back of (someone) Synonyms: a spese di, a carico di vivere alle spalle di Larry ― to live off of Larry (literally, “to live on the back of Larry”) mangiare alle sue spalle ― to eat on his dime (literally, “to live at his expense”) behind someone's back ridere alle loro spalle ― to laugh behind their back sparlare alle spalle di Vanessa ― to talk behind Vanessa's back ==== Related terms ==== alle spalle