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B2 Idiomatic Expressions — Espressioni Idiomatiche B2·Authentic Dialogue — Idioms in Spoken Italian
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Rule reminder

In spoken Italian, idioms are used at a much higher frequency than in formal written language. Many B2 idioms are heard every day in natural conversation. Practise with authentic audio and dialogues to internalise them.

Authentic Dialogue — Idioms in Spoken Italian1 / 10

A: 'Come mai non hai ancora risposto alla mail di Marco?' B: 'Sto **prendendo tempo** — non so ancora cosa dirgli.' What does 'prendere tempo' mean?

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→ Idioms in the Workplace and Professional Context→ Emotion and Attitude Idioms — Feelings and Character→ Idioms of Situation and Circumstance→ Idioms — Time, Speed and Progress
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