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B1 — Intermediate Time & Life

Fare il suo corso

To run its course

Literal Translation

"To do its course"

What it means

Used when an illness, process, or event is allowed to develop and end naturally.

Example in context

"Non prendere medicine — lascia che il raffreddore faccia il suo corso."

"Don't take medicine — let the cold run its course."

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