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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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