C1 Expression Formal

a fin di bene

with good intentions

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Meaning

Done with the aim of helping someone.

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Cultural Background

Italians often use this to soften the impact of unsolicited advice, which is common in close-knit families.

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Don't over-explain

Just saying 'l'ho fatto a fin di bene' is often enough to end an argument.

Meaning

Done with the aim of helping someone.

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Don't over-explain

Just saying 'l'ho fatto a fin di bene' is often enough to end an argument.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Ho cercato di aiutarti, l'ho fatto ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a fin di bene

The correct idiom is 'a fin di bene'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

Ho cercato di aiutarti, l'ho fatto ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a fin di bene

The correct idiom is 'a fin di bene'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too personal. Use 'con l'intento di...' instead.

Related Phrases

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per il tuo bene

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for your own good

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