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B2 — Upper Intermediate Time & Life

Cedere il passo

To give way

Literal Translation

"To yield the step"

What it means

Used when an older generation steps aside to let a younger one take over or move forward.

Example in context

"I dirigenti anziani hanno ceduto il passo ai giovani talenti."

"The senior managers gave way to the young talents."

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