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Essere una persona alla mano

To be a down-to-earth person

Literal Translation

"To be a person at hand"

What it means

To be approachable and easy to talk to regardless of status

Example in context

"Nonostante il successo è rimasto una persona alla mano."

"Despite his success he has remained a down-to-earth person."

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