B1 — Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Darsi una chance
To give a relationship a chance
Literal Translation
"To give oneself a chance"
What it means
To give a relationship a chance; to try something despite uncertainty. An expression borrowed in spirit from English, now common in modern Italian speech. Reflects the contemporary Italian approach to dating with realistic expectations.
Example in context
"Ha deciso di darsi una chance con lui anche se aveva dubbi."
"She decided to give it a chance with him even though she had doubts."
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