A2 — Elementary👁️ Body Parts
Essere in gamba
To be capable and competent
Literal Translation
"To be in leg"
What it means
To be capable and competent. One of the most common Italian compliments. Means someone is capable, smart, and gets things done. Used in all contexts.
Example in context
"La nuova stagista è proprio in gamba — impara tutto subito."
"The new intern is really on the ball — she learns everything immediately."
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