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A2 — Elementary😤 Emotions

Essere a terra

To be at rock bottom

Literal Translation

"To be on the ground"

What it means

To be in a state of deep depression or exhaustion

Example in context

"Dopo la separazione era completamente a terra."

"After the separation he was completely at rock bottom."

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