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What does de niro keep saying?


Everytime he mentions a gorgeous woman he goes "manole!" or something? Could anyone help me with that

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I read it means expressing your manliness, coolness, and smartness. I guess Johnny Boy thinks he's very smooth with the ladies and thus goes "manole!" to show his ultimate manliness.



Yo, homie. Is that my briefcase?

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I dont doubt what he means by it but is it really THAT that hes saying? Manole? Or is it something similar to that?

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He's saying madonn' (madonna), which translates as "mother of god." It sounds like "mah-dohn." It's a common Italian-American saying.

"Pray for an early spring ... or permission to open fire."

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Perfect, exactly what i was looking for, thanks!

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No problem. :)

"Pray for an early spring ... or permission to open fire."

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