in testa

Italian

Etymology

Literally, "in head." Compare French en tête.

Prepositional phrase

in testa

  1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: 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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