B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Stare sulle proprie gambe
To stand on one's own two feet
Literal Translation
"To stand on one's own legs"
What it means
To stand on one's own two feet. Emphasizes self-sufficiency and independence. Very common in discussions about growing up.
Example in context
"A trent'anni è ora di stare sulle proprie gambe senza dipendere dai genitori."
"At thirty it's time to stand on your own two feet without depending on parents."
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