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A2 — Elementary Time & Life

Essere un mattiniero

To be an early bird

Literal Translation

"To be a morning person"

What it means

Describes someone who naturally wakes up early and is most active in the morning.

Example in context

"Sono un mattiniero — alle cinque e mezza sono già in piedi."

"I'm an early bird — I'm already up at half past five."

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