fare il primo passo
to make the first move
Pronunciation
/ˈfa.re il ˈpri.mo ˈpas.so/
Cultural Note
Traditionally in Italy, men are expected to fare il primo passo, but this is rapidly changing among younger generations. Still, the cultural expectation remains strong enough that Italian women who make the first move are sometimes seen as refreshingly bold. In same-sex dating, the phrase is used without gender assumptions.
📝 Example Sentences
Ha fatto il primo passo e mi ha invitata a cena.
He made the first move and invited me to dinner.
Non aspettare, fai il primo passo!
Don't wait, make the first move!
Nessuno dei due vuole fare il primo passo.
Neither of them wants to make the first move.
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