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out of the blue
2-
to ring a bell
3-
to make up one's mind
4-
to get rid of somebody or something
5-
to burst into
6-
tear
7-
apart from
8-
except for
9-
before
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so far
11-
at once
12-
right away
13-
day after day
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(every) now and then
15-
up and down
16-
peace and quiet
17-
sooner or later
18-
in general
19-
on the whole
20-
to be honest
out of the blue
Frase
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/ˌaʊɾəv ðə blˈuː/
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Chiudi
Accedi
di punto in bianco

di punto in bianco

occurring without prior warning

to [ring] a bell
to ring a bell
Frase
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/ɹˈɪŋ ɐ bˈɛl/
essere familiare

essere familiare

Idiom
Informal

to make one feel a sense of familiarity or help one remember something

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "ring a bell" is not tied to a specific historical reference, but it draws upon the sound of a bell as a metaphor for memory recall. Bells have long been used as signaling devices, and their distinctive sound can be associated with awakening or alerting someone to an event or information. It represents the act of a familiar sound triggering a recollection or recognition in one's memory. It is commonly used in conversations, discussions, or interactions where someone wants to determine if a particular piece of information or topic is familiar to the listener.

to [make] up {one's} mind
to make up one's mind
Frase
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/mˌeɪk ˌʌp wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd/
decidere

decidere

Idiom

to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

What is the origin of the idiom "make up one's mind" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "make up one's mind" can be traced back to Middle English usage. The term "make up" in this context refers to the act of completing or finalizing something. The phrase implies the idea of resolving or settling one's thoughts or intentions on a particular matter. It is used in various contexts and occasions to describe the process of reaching a decision or forming a firm opinion. It can be employed in personal, social, or professional settings.

to [get] rid of {sb/sth}
to get rid of somebody or something
Frase
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/ɡɛt ɹˈɪd ʌv ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
sbarazzarsi di

sbarazzarsi di

to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved

to burst into
to burst into
Verbo
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/bˈɜːst ˌɪntʊ/
(scoppiare a)

(scoppiare a)

esplodere in

to suddenly and intensely begin to express a particular emotion or reaction

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
burst
particella della frase
into
tear
tear
sostantivo
t
t
ea
ɪ
r
r
lacrima

lacrima

a small drop of salty liquid that comes out of one's eye when one is crying

apart from
Preposizione
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/əˈpɑːrt frʌm/
(meno)

(meno)

oltre ad

Collocation

used to indicate an exception or exclusion from something or someone

except for
Preposizione
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/ɛksˈɛpt fɔːɹ/
(tranne)

(tranne)

eccetto

Collocation

not including a specific item, person, or condition

before
before
avverbio
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/bɪˈfɔːr/
precedentemente

precedentemente

at an earlier point in time

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Incomparabile
Avverbio di Tempo
so far
so far
Frase
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/sˈoʊ fˌɑːɹ/
N/A

N/A

in a continuous manner up to the present moment

at once
at once
avverbio
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/ɐtwˈʌns/
contemporaneamente

contemporaneamente

Collocation

immediately or without delay

Incomparabile
right away
right away
avverbio
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/ɹˈaɪt ɐwˈeɪ/
(immediatamente)

(immediatamente)

subito

Collocation

quickly and without hesitation

day after day
Frase
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/dˈeɪ ˈæftɚ dˈeɪ/
N/A

N/A

for an indefinite number of successive days

(every|) now and then
(every) now and then
Frase
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/ˈɛvɹi nˈaʊ ænd ðˈɛn/
ogni tanto

ogni tanto

on irregular but not rare occasions

up and down
avverbio
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/ˌʌp ænd dˈaʊn/
N/A

N/A

moving backward and forward along a given course

peace and quiet
Frase
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/pˈiːs ænd kwˈaɪət/
pace e tranquillità

pace e tranquillità

a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

sooner or later
Frase
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/sˈuːnɚɹ ɔːɹ lˈeɪɾɚ/
prima o poi

prima o poi

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

in general
avverbio
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/ɪn dʒˈɛnɚɹəl/
(generalmente)

(generalmente)

in generale

in a manner that applies to the majority of situations, things, or people without specific details or exceptions

specifically
on the whole
avverbio
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/ɑːnðə hˈoʊl/
nel complesso

nel complesso

Collocation

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

to be honest
Frase
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/təbi ˈɑːnɪst/
N/A

N/A

used as a preface to a candid or frank statement, opinion, or observation

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