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B2 — Upper Intermediate Time & Life

Sfidare il destino

To tempt fate

Literal Translation

"To challenge destiny"

What it means

Used when someone does something risky that seems to challenge fate or luck.

Example in context

"Guidare così velocemente sotto la pioggia significa sfidare il destino."

"Driving that fast in the rain means tempting fate."

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