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Essere alle prime armi

To be a beginner

Literal Translation

"To be at the first weapons"

What it means

To be a beginner / to be new to something

Example in context

"Sono ancora alle prime armi con la cucina italiana."

"I'm still a beginner with Italian cooking."

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