Italian Expression · Native
ci mancherebbe altro!
that's all we need! / heaven forbid!
Pronunciation: chi man-ke-REB-be AL-tro!
Meaning
An expression of strong disagreement or exasperation, meaning 'absolutely not' or 'that would be terrible'.
Example
Dovrei pagarti per questo? Ci mancherebbe altro!
Should I pay you for this? That's all we need!
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice ci mancherebbe altro! out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a native-level Italian expression.