B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Stare in piedi
To hold up / to be viable
Literal Translation
"To stand on one's feet"
What it means
For a business plan or financial model to be viable and sustainable
Example in context
"Il piano industriale non sta in piedi: i costi sono troppo alti."
"The business plan doesn't hold up — the costs are too high."
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