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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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