B2 — Upper Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Fare un giro di valzer
To have a brief romantic fling
Literal Translation
"To do a waltz turn"
What it means
To have a brief romantic fling; to be swept up in a whirlwind romance. Used to describe a short-lived but intense romantic episode. The waltz metaphor evokes elegance, rhythm, and transience.
Example in context
"La loro storia è durata solo una settimana — un giro di valzer, niente di più."
"Their story lasted only a week — a brief whirl, nothing more."
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