A2 — Elementary⏳ Time & Life
Il passato è passato
The past is the past
Literal Translation
"The past is passed"
What it means
Used to encourage letting go of old grievances or regrets and moving forward.
Example in context
"Smettila di rimuginare — il passato è passato, guarda avanti."
"Stop dwelling on it — the past is the past, look forward."
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