Italian Expression · Intermediate
essere sul pezzo
to be on top of things / to be attentive
Pronunciation: ES-seh-reh sool PET-tso
Meaning
To be well-informed and actively engaged in a task or situation.
Example
Dobbiamo essere sul pezzo per completare il progetto in tempo.
We need to be on top of things to complete the project on time.
Practice tips
- Practice essere sul pezzo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for intermediate-level learners.