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B2 — Upper Intermediate Time & Life

Mettere la parola fine

To draw a line under something

Literal Translation

"To put the word end"

What it means

Used when definitively closing a chapter, relationship, or situation.

Example in context

"Dopo anni di litigi, ha deciso di mettere la parola fine."

"After years of arguments, she decided to draw a line under it."

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