[{"role": "user", "content": "I'm trying to learn some common idioms in Italian and I'm stuck on the phrase 'Show your cards'. Can you help me translate it?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "The translation of 'Show your cards' in Italian is 'Mostrate le vostre carte.' This idiom is often used figuratively to ask someone to reveal their intentions, plans, or secrets."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That's really helpful, thank you! What's the context in which I would use this phrase? Is it formal or informal?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "While 'Mostrate le vostre carte' can be used in various contexts, it's more formal in tone. You might use it in business negotiations, diplomatic situations, or when discussing important life decisions."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Okay, I think I understand. Can you provide an example sentence to help illustrate its usage?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Here's an example sentence: '\u00c8 tempo di mostrare le vostre carte e rivelare i piani per il futuro.' This translates to 'It's time to show your cards and reveal your plans for the future.'"}]