B2 — Upper Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Fare i conti con il passato
To come to terms with the past
Literal Translation
"To settle accounts with the past"
What it means
Used when someone must confront and process past experiences, mistakes, or trauma.
Example in context
"Prima di andare avanti, deve fare i conti con il suo passato."
"Before moving forward, she needs to come to terms with her past."
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