B2 — Upper Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Essere figlio del proprio tempo
To be a product of one's time
Literal Translation
"To be a child of one's time"
What it means
Used to explain someone's attitudes or behaviour by the era in which they grew up.
Example in context
"Non giudicarlo troppo duramente — è figlio del suo tempo."
"Don't judge him too harshly — he is a product of his time."
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