Italian Expression · Advanced
mettersi in gioco
to put oneself out there / to take a risk
Pronunciation: MET-ter-si in JO-ko
Meaning
To expose oneself to a challenge or risk, to get actively involved and take a chance.
Example
Per raggiungere grandi obiettivi, bisogna sapersi mettere in gioco.
To achieve great goals, one must be able to put oneself out there.
Practice tips
- Practice mettersi in gioco 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 advanced-level learners.