B2 Expression Neutral

avere il destino in mano

to control one's fate

Meaning

To be responsible for own future.

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Cultural Background

It is often used in political or motivational contexts to inspire people to vote or act.

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Use it with 'sentire'

Adding 'sento di' (I feel that) makes the phrase sound more natural and personal.

Meaning

To be responsible for own future.

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Use it with 'sentire'

Adding 'sento di' (I feel that) makes the phrase sound more natural and personal.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Dopo anni di incertezza, finalmente sento di avere il destino in ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: mano

The idiom is 'avere il destino in mano'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

Dopo anni di incertezza, finalmente sento di avere il destino in ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: mano

The idiom is 'avere il destino in mano'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it shows confidence and proactivity.

Related Phrases

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Essere artefice del proprio destino

synonym

To be the architect of one's destiny

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