B1 — Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Essere alle prime armi
To be new to something
Literal Translation
"To be at the first weapons"
What it means
To be new to something; to be inexperienced in love. The phrase alle prime armi means being a novice or beginner. In romantic contexts it describes someone who is young or inexperienced in relationships.
Example in context
"È alle prime armi in amore — non ha mai avuto una relazione seria."
"He is new to love — he has never had a serious relationship."
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