B1 — Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Butterarsi
To throw oneself into love
Literal Translation
"To throw oneself"
What it means
To throw oneself into love; to take the plunge. An informal, courageous expression for deciding to act on romantic feelings despite fear or uncertainty. Very common in everyday speech.
Example in context
"Ha deciso di buttarsi — gli ha scritto che gli vuole bene."
"She decided to take the plunge — she wrote to him that she cares for him."
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