The Italian expression avere fretta means “to be in a hurry.”
It is a very common everyday expression used when you do not have much time or need to move quickly.
Example:
“Scusa, ho fretta.”
Sorry, I’m in a hurry.
Another example:
“Abbiamo fretta.”
We’re in a hurry.
You may hear this expression while traveling, commuting, shopping, or during busy daily situations.
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