B1 — Intermediate😤 Emotions
Avere una marcia in più
To have an extra gear / to be one step ahead
Literal Translation
"To have one gear more"
What it means
To have special talent or determination that sets you apart
Example in context
"Rispetto agli altri ha sempre una marcia in più."
"Compared to the others she always has an extra gear."
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