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7 gen 2014
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Inglese (Regno Unito)
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Tedesco
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Ungherese
Domande Inglese (Regno Unito)
Can I use expression 'sober mind' ? For example, in sentence ' if teenagers have a sober mind, they won't get into troubles' ? Is something like that possible in BrE or AmE?
Thanks a lot in advance!
Can I use expression 'sober mind' ? For example, in sentence ' if teenagers have a sober mind, they won't get into troubles' ? Is something like that possible in BrE or AmE?
Thanks a lot in advance!
Thanks a lot in advance!
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- Inglese (Regno Unito)
You could use the phrase, "clear mind" or "focused mind".
"Sober" usually refers to people who are not drunk or under the influence of drugs but implies that they are sometimes which is not true for all young people.

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