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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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