A2 — Elementary⏳ Time & Life
Avere fretta
To be in a hurry
Literal Translation
"To have hurry"
What it means
A basic expression for being pressed for time and needing to act quickly.
Example in context
"Scusa, ho fretta — ti chiamo più tardi."
"Sorry, I'm in a hurry — I'll call you later."
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