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B1 — Intermediate Time & Life

Chi ha tempo non aspetti tempo

Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today

Literal Translation

"He who has time should not wait for time"

What it means

A proverb urging people to act now rather than postponing tasks, as opportunities may disappear.

Example in context

"Prenota i biglietti subito — chi ha tempo non aspetti tempo."

"Book the tickets right away — don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today."

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