B2 — Upper Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Essere il proprio faro
To be someone's guiding light
Literal Translation
"To be one's lighthouse"
What it means
To be someone's guiding light; to be a constant source of direction and hope. A poetic metaphor for a partner who provides direction and hope. Italy's maritime culture makes the lighthouse image especially resonant.
Example in context
"In tutti i momenti bui, tu sei stato il mio faro."
"In all the dark moments, you have been my lighthouse."
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