Italian Expressions and Their Meanings

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Ha fatto un ritorno / è tornata alla ribalta

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After years away from the spotlight, the actress MADE A COMEBACK with a highly-rated new series.

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Era contro le regole

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Cheating on the exam WAS AGAINST THE RULES, and the student faced serious consequences for it.

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Mi sono infortunato gravemente

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While hiking in the mountains, I INJURED MYSELF SERIOUSLY and needed immediate medical attention.

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Ci è voluta un'eternità

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Waiting for my turn in the long queue at the post office felt like IT TOOK FOREVER.

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Ho bisogno di una pausa

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I've been studying for five hours straight; I NEED A BREAK to clear my head.

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È in arrivo

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Don't worry about the package; the tracking says IT'S ON ITS WAY and should arrive by tomorrow morning.

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Perché non (+ congiuntivo) / Che ne dici di (+ infinito)

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WHY DON'T WE try that new Italian restaurant everyone is talking about this weekend?

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Il test è stato difficile/duro

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I struggled to finish the final section because THE TEST WAS TOUGH, especially the analytical questions.

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Ho scelto con saggezza

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By accepting the job with better working hours, I realised I CHOSE WISELY for my overall well-being.

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Iscriversi a / registrarsi per

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If you want to take part in the marathon, you must SIGN UP FOR the event by the end of the month.