B2💬 Everyday Life
Fare di necessità virtù
To make a virtue of necessity
Literal Translation
"To make a virtue of necessity"
What it means
To make a virtue of necessity / to make the best of what you have
Example in context
"Non aveva ingredienti freschi, ma ha fatto di necessità virtù e ha cucinato benissimo."
"She didn't have fresh ingredients, but she made a virtue of necessity and cooked beautifully."
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