B1 — Intermediate😤 Emotions
Avere le ali ai piedi
To have wings on one's feet
Literal Translation
"To have wings at the feet"
What it means
To feel a rush of energy and move with great speed and enthusiasm
Example in context
"Da quando ha quella notizia sembra avere le ali ai piedi."
"Since he got that news he seems to have wings on his feet."
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