B2 — Upper Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Avere paura di impegnarsi
To fear commitment
Literal Translation
"To be afraid to commit"
What it means
To fear commitment; to be commitment-phobic. A modern expression reflecting contemporary relationship challenges. The concept of commitment phobia is well understood in Italian urban culture.
Example in context
"È un bravo ragazzo, ma ha paura di impegnarsi — non vuole esclusività."
"He is a good guy, but he fears commitment — he does not want exclusivity."
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