B1 — Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Nel fiore degli anni
In the prime of life
Literal Translation
"In the flower of the years"
What it means
Refers to the best, most vital period of one's life, usually youth or early adulthood.
Example in context
"È morto nel fiore degli anni — aveva solo trentadue anni."
"He died in the prime of life — he was only thirty-two."
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