non mi era permesso

I wasn't allowed

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I wasn't allowed Used to say that someone did not have permission to do something in the past.
IT: Non mi era permesso usare il telefono.
EN: I wasn't allowed to use the phone.

Non mi era permesso parlare alla riunione.

I wasn’t allowed to speak at the meeting.

Non mi era permesso di vederlo.

I wasn't allowed to see him.

Non mi era permesso vederla.

I wasn’t allowed to see her.

Non mi era permesso partire.

I wasn't allowed to leave.

Come Presidente, non mi era permesso.

As President, I was not permitted to do so.

— Oppenheimer (2023)