C1 Expression Informal

Chiuso per ferie

Closed for vacation

Meaning

Used to describe someone who is mentally absent.

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Cultural Background

The August 'ferie' are a national institution.

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Use it sparingly

It's funny, but don't overdo it or you'll seem lazy.

Meaning

Used to describe someone who is mentally absent.

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Use it sparingly

It's funny, but don't overdo it or you'll seem lazy.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Oggi non riesco a lavorare, sono ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: chiuso per ferie

The fixed expression is 'chiuso per ferie'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

Oggi non riesco a lavorare, sono ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: chiuso per ferie

The fixed expression is 'chiuso per ferie'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you have a very friendly, joking relationship.

Related Phrases

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Staccare la spina

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To unplug/rest

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