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B2 — Upper Intermediate Time & Life

Il senno di poi

Hindsight

Literal Translation

"The wisdom of after"

What it means

Understanding gained after an event that would have been more useful beforehand.

Example in context

"Con il senno di poi, avrei dovuto accettare quella proposta."

"With hindsight, I should have accepted that offer."

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