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un tempo buono che si fa da parte

English translation: good times giving ground (like an indulgent father)

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Italian term or phrase:un tempo buono che si fa da parte
English translation:good times giving ground (like an indulgent father)
Entered by: Maria Burnett

17:59 Aug 31, 2020
Italian to English translations [PRO]
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Italian term or phrase: un tempo buono che si fa da parte
Sono dieci anni di vita che si azzerano, un tempo buono che si fa da parte indulgente come un padre. Questo momento è una clessidra che si inceppa.

a moment in time as forgiving as a father?
Maria Burnett
United States
Local time: 04:58
good times giving ground (like an indulgent father)
Explanation:
Why did I choose this expression? I think the idea is of good times yielding, backing off, allowing more mature experiences to creep in. The expression giving ground seems to connect to the idea of sand in the hourglass and also mirrors the positive image of the indulgent father. Finally, the alliteration of the G may help to underline an image that the author obviously gave some thought to.
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Lisa Jane
Italy
Local time: 10:58
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1good times giving ground (like an indulgent father)
Lisa Jane
4a good time stepping aside like an indulgent father
Isabella Nanni
3good times, self-effacing like a good father
Marco Solinas


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a good time stepping aside like an indulgent father


Explanation:
really convoluted writing style, I don't envy you

Isabella Nanni
Italy
Local time: 10:58
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Native speaker of: Italian
PRO pts in category: 20
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good times, self-effacing like a good father


Explanation:
One of many possibilities.

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Note added at 1 hr (2020-08-31 19:36:01 GMT)
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I meant to say "indulgent father".

Marco Solinas
Local time: 01:58
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ItalianItalian
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
good times giving ground (like an indulgent father)


Explanation:
Why did I choose this expression? I think the idea is of good times yielding, backing off, allowing more mature experiences to creep in. The expression giving ground seems to connect to the idea of sand in the hourglass and also mirrors the positive image of the indulgent father. Finally, the alliteration of the G may help to underline an image that the author obviously gave some thought to.


Lisa Jane
Italy
Local time: 10:58
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 136

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agree  martini
10 hrs
  -> Thanks martini!
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