C1 Idiom Formal

essere in balia degli eventi

to be at the mercy of events

Practice it

Meaning

To have no control over the situation.

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Cultural Background

Reflects a stoic acceptance of life's unpredictability.

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Use it sparingly

It's a strong phrase.

Meaning

To have no control over the situation.

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Use it sparingly

It's a strong phrase.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing word.

Siamo in ______ degli eventi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: balia

The idiom is 'in balia di'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank B1

Siamo in ______ degli eventi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: balia

The idiom is 'in balia di'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's too dramatic.

Related Phrases

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Essere in balia delle onde

similar

At the mercy of the waves

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