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A2 — Elementary Time & Life

Non avere tempo da perdere

To have no time to lose

Literal Translation

"To not have time to lose"

What it means

Expresses urgency — there is no margin for delays or distractions.

Example in context

"Dobbiamo partire subito — non abbiamo tempo da perdere."

"We must leave immediately — we have no time to lose."

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