A2 — Elementary⏳ Time & Life
I bei vecchi tempi
The good old days
Literal Translation
"The beautiful old times"
What it means
A nostalgic reference to a past era that is remembered fondly, often idealised.
Example in context
"Ah, i bei vecchi tempi quando si poteva lasciare la porta aperta tutta la notte."
"Ah, the good old days when you could leave the door open all night."
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