A2💬 Everyday Life
Chi dorme non piglia pesci
The early bird catches the worm
Literal Translation
"He who sleeps doesn't catch fish"
What it means
The early bird catches the worm
Example in context
"Svegliati! Chi dorme non piglia pesci — tutti i biglietti sono già esauriti."
"Wake up! The early bird catches the worm — all the tickets are already sold out."
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