B1 — Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Portare bene gli anni
To age well
Literal Translation
"To carry the years well"
What it means
Said of someone who looks younger than their age or is in great shape for their years.
Example in context
"Ha settant'anni ma porta benissimo gli anni — sembra ancora giovane."
"He is seventy but wears his years very well — he still looks young."
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