A2 — Elementary💼 Work & Money
Essere in gamba
To be sharp / to be on the ball
Literal Translation
"To be in leg"
What it means
To be capable, competent, and resourceful
Example in context
"La nuova assunta è davvero in gamba — impara tutto velocemente."
"The new employee is really on the ball — she learns everything quickly."
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