B1 — Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Avere un bel po' di anni sulle spalle
To have quite a few years under one's belt
Literal Translation
"To have quite a few years on one's shoulders"
What it means
A polite way of saying someone is getting old or has significant life experience.
Example in context
"Ho un bel po' di anni sulle spalle, ma la curiosità non mi è mai mancata."
"I have quite a few years under my belt, but I've never lost my curiosity."
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