B1 — Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Essere nati con la camicia
To be born lucky
Literal Translation
"To be born with a shirt"
What it means
Said of someone who is naturally very lucky or who was born into privileged circumstances.
Example in context
"È sempre scampato ai guai — è proprio nato con la camicia."
"He always gets out of trouble — he was truly born lucky."
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