B2 — Upper Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Fare il gioco lungo
To play the long game
Literal Translation
"To play the long game"
What it means
To play the long game; to pursue someone with patience and strategy. Used to describe a patient, calculated approach to winning someone's romantic interest. Admired for its persistence and emotional intelligence.
Example in context
"Non si è precipitato — ha fatto il gioco lungo e alla fine lei ha ceduto."
"He did not rush — he played the long game and in the end she gave in."
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