Italian term
un vero "tagliando della vita"
Per molti l’esperienza vissuta ha rappresentato e continua a rappresentare un vero “tagliando della vita”, sollevando domande importanti sulle priorità personali e il bisogno di dare un senso più profondo alle cose essenziali.
The article discusses the priorities in life as we live through the pandemic.
I was wondering if it meant something like "a real moment of truth". The literal translation "coupon of life" doesn't make a lot of sense!
Any other ideas?
Thank you.
Non-PRO (1): Yvonne Gallagher
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Proposed translations
Native in: English 
, French
Works in: English to French, French to English, German to French, and 4 more.
a (real) wake-up call
| Thank you. I think "wake-up call" is the best fit for my translation. |
a real "life check-up"
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Note added at 16 mins (2020-08-04 17:53:16 GMT)
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I would also suggest translating it as "a true reality check" which has a similar meaning even if the play on words to do with cars would be lost.
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Note added at 17 mins (2020-08-04 17:54:13 GMT)
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https://it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagliando_(trasporti)
| Many thanks for your reply. An interesting analogy to the MOT performed on cars. |
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dandamesh
: perfetta l’interpretazione
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Thanks Danda!
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Michele Fauble
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Thanks Michele!
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Isabella Nanni
: exactly, and after the check up he/she gets a stamp "approved, fit for life"
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Thanks Isabella!
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Janice Giffin
: I like the analogy, but I'm not sure I would use "check up". It is more like a reassessment. "Moment of truth" isn't bad..
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Thanks Janice!
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philgoddard
: I think "reality check" is more idiomatic.
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Thanks Phil!
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United States
Laudable Lady Linguist
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, French to English, English to Spanish, and 3 more.
a true inventory of one's life
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https://www.sharecare.com/health/wellness-healthy-living/how...
Germany
Native EN|PhD|Parmaceuticals|Medical
Native in: English (Variants: US, UK) 
Works in: German to English, Danish to English, English, and 1 more.
reassess their lives
The experience has caused and is causing many people to reassess their lives…
For example:
Covid-19 has given us an opportunity to reassess our lives
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sunday-magazine/article/2001...
Alternatively, you can incorporate Barbara’s suggestions and say:
The experience has led many people to take inventory of their lives.
Italy
18+ years of making clients happy!
Native in: English
Works in: Italian to English, French to English, French to Italian, and 2 more.
life overhaul
| Thank you for this, Carla. |
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