B2 — Upper Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere le antenne alzate
To have one's antennae up
Literal Translation
"To have one's antennae raised"
What it means
To have one's antennae up. Describes being alert and sensitive to signals or changes in a situation. Used in social and professional contexts.
Example in context
"Con quel cliente bisogna avere le antenne alzate — è molto esigente."
"With that client you need to have your antennae up — he's very demanding."
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