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B2 — Upper Intermediate Time & Life

Fare un bilancio della propria vita

To take stock of one's life

Literal Translation

"To make a balance of one's own life"

What it means

Used when someone reflects on what they have achieved and what they have left undone.

Example in context

"A cinquant'anni ha deciso di fare un bilancio della propria vita."

"At fifty she decided to take stock of her life."

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