A2💬 Everyday Life
Essere in gamba
To be on the ball
Literal Translation
"To be in leg"
What it means
To be capable / smart / on the ball
Example in context
"Quella ragazza è molto in gamba — ha risolto il problema in cinque minuti."
"That girl is really on the ball — she solved the problem in five minutes."
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