in testa

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Italian

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Etymology

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Literally, in head. Compare French en tête.

Adverb

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in testa

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in,‎ testa.
  2. (idiomatic) (also with di) leading (by)
    il concorrente è passato in testa
    the contestant has taken the lead
    (literally, “has passed leading”)
    è in testa di parecchi punti in numerosi stati
    he's leading by several points in numerous states

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