Italian Expression · Advanced
fare i conti con
to come to terms with / to face up to
Pronunciation: FA-re i KÒN-ti kon
Meaning
To acknowledge and deal with an unpleasant or difficult reality or situation.
Example
Deve fare i conti con la sua nuova realtà.
He has to come to terms with his new reality.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice fare i conti con out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level Italian expression.