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A2 — Elementary Time & Life

Avere la vita davanti

To have one's whole life ahead

Literal Translation

"To have life in front"

What it means

Said to young people to remind them they still have many years and opportunities ahead of them.

Example in context

"Non preoccuparti — hai ancora tutta la vita davanti a te."

"Don't worry — you still have your whole life ahead of you."

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