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B1 — Intermediate Time & Life

Avere rimpianti

To have regrets

Literal Translation

"To have regrets"

What it means

Used when someone reflects painfully on past choices they wish they had made differently.

Example in context

"Non voglio arrivare a ottant'anni con una lista di rimpianti."

"I don't want to reach eighty with a list of regrets."

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