B2 — Upper Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Essere nel mezzo del cammin
To be in the middle of one's journey
Literal Translation
"To be in the middle of the path"
What it means
A literary expression (from Dante) for being at the midpoint of life, around forty years old.
Example in context
"A quarant'anni si sentiva nel mezzo del cammin e iniziava a riflettere sul senso della vita."
"At forty he felt in the middle of his journey and began reflecting on the meaning of life."
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