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Essere a cavallo

To have it made

Literal Translation

"To be on horseback"

What it means

To be in a good position / to have it made

Example in context

"Con quel contratto sei a cavallo — non devi preoccuparti per un po'."

"With that contract you've got it made — you don't need to worry for a while."

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