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B1 — Intermediate Time & Life

Lasciare il segno

To leave a mark

Literal Translation

"To leave the mark"

What it means

Describes having a lasting impact on others or on the world.

Example in context

"Ha insegnato per quarant'anni e ha lasciato il segno su migliaia di studenti."

"She taught for forty years and left a mark on thousands of students."

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