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Crimine, Conflitto e Legge - Military-Derived Expressions

Here you will find military-derived expressions that have entered everyday conversation.

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Crime, Conflict & Law
collateral damage
[sostantivo]

unintended negative consequence or harm resulting from an action

danni collaterali, conseguenze negative non intenzionali

danni collaterali, conseguenze negative non intenzionali

Ex: The merger went smoothly , but some departments faced collateral damage.La fusione è andata senza intoppi, ma alcuni reparti hanno subito **danni collaterali**.
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recon
[sostantivo]

a preliminary investigation or survey to gather information

ricognizione, esplorazione

ricognizione, esplorazione

Ex: They completed recon to find the best location for the operation.Hanno completato la **ricognizione** per trovare la posizione migliore per l'operazione.
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used to indicate that a task or set of tasks has been successfully completed

missione compiuta

missione compiuta

Ex: The team submitted the project ahead of schedule.Mission accomplished.
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to reveal unexpected and shocking news or information that has a strong impact on those who receive it

Ex: The leaked documents from the government dropped a bombshell on the political landscape, leading to investigations and public outrage.
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to be strongly criticized or blamed

Ex: Anyone in charge might take the flak when things go wrong.
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used to refer to someone or something that has captured one's attention or is within one's awareness or consideration

attrarre interesse

attrarre interesse

Ex: Climate change has been on the government’s radar since the recent environmental report.
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forgotten, unnoticed, or no longer being tracked

Ex: His name has been off the radar in politics for years.
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fully prepared and ready to act

Ex: They were locked and loaded for the busy holiday season.
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to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty

Ex: He had to bite the bullet and admit his mistake, even though it was embarrassing.
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front line
[sostantivo]

the center of action or the most critical position in a struggle or activity

prima linea, linea del fronte

prima linea, linea del fronte

Ex: Volunteers are on the front line of disaster relief efforts.I **volontari** sono in **prima linea** negli sforzi di soccorso in caso di catastrofe.
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Cinderella liberty
[sostantivo]

a period of leave or pass that ends at midnight

permesso mezzanotte, licenza Cenerentola

permesso mezzanotte, licenza Cenerentola

Ex: The commander granted Cinderella liberty for the weekend.Il comandante ha concesso a Cenerentola la **libertà di mezzanotte** per il fine settimana.
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blowback
[sostantivo]

smoke exhaled from a pipe, joint, or cigarette into another person's mouth

ritorno di fumo, soffio all'indietro

ritorno di fumo, soffio all'indietro

Ex: He laughed after coughing during a blowback.Rise dopo aver tossito durante un **ritorno di fumo**.
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to watch someone's back or give them support

Ex: He trusted his team because they had his six.
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to deliver a sharp verbal reprimand

rimproverare severamente, sgridare energicamente

rimproverare severamente, sgridare energicamente

Ex: They read off the soldier for not following orders.Loro hanno **rimproverato** il soldato per non aver seguito gli ordini.
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in a rapid or immediate manner, typically used to indicate urgent action

Ex: Everyone responded on the double to the call for help.
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