cadere in piedi

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Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, to fall on foot.

Verb[edit]

cadére in piedi (first-person singular present càdo in piedi, first-person singular past historic càddi in piedi, past participle cadùto in piedi, first-person singular future cadrò in piedi, auxiliary èssere)

  1. (idiomatic) to get out of a dangerous or difficult situation with minimal harm; to fall on one's feet