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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