B1 — Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Avere vita breve
To be short-lived
Literal Translation
"To have short life"
What it means
Describes something — a trend, a relationship, a project — that does not last long.
Example in context
"Quella moda ha avuto vita breve — è durata solo un'estate."
"That trend was short-lived — it only lasted one summer."
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