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Avere il piede leggero

To have a light step

Literal Translation

"To have a light foot"

What it means

To have a light step. Can describe graceful movement or, in driving, a tendency to barely touch the gas pedal. Context determines meaning.

Example in context

"Guidava con il piede leggero — non si accorgeva nemmeno di accelerare."

"She drove with a light foot — she didn't even notice herself accelerating."

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