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Descrivere le Persone - Interesse

Tuffati negli idiomi inglesi riguardanti gli interessi, come "cuore e anima" e "come una falena alla fiamma".

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English idioms used to Describe People
to [take] a shine to {sb/sth}

to start having feelings of attachment or fascination toward someone or something

rimani affascinato

rimani affascinato

Ex: Mark takes a shine to the new restaurant in town and becomes a regular customer, trying out various dishes from their menu.
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to {one's} liking

making one feel extremely satisfied or fulfilled

a proprio piacimento

a proprio piacimento

Ex: The new house was decorated to Ellen's liking, with a blend of modern and rustic elements that matched her style perfectly.
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to [make] a fuss over {sb/sth}

to give someone or something an excessive amount of care or affection

Dare a qualcuno o qualcosa un'eccessiva cura

Dare a qualcuno o qualcosa un'eccessiva cura

Ex: Whenever Sarah visits, Grandma always makes a fuss over her, showering her with affection and cooking her favorite meals.
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to [make] a beeline for {sb/sth}

to go directly and quickly towards someone or something, typically with a clear and focused intention, often without any delays or distractions along the way

Dirigiti dritto verso qualcosa

Dirigiti dritto verso qualcosa

Ex: Whenever the teacher enters the classroom, the students make a beeline for her to ask questions and seek guidance.
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to [love] {sb/sth} to death

to have a strong sense of care or affection for someone or something

essere innamorati di qualcuno

essere innamorati di qualcuno

Ex: Mark loves his vintage car to death and spends hours polishing and maintaining it.
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to [live] and [breathe] {sth}

to focus all of one's time on a particular activity one is extremely passionate about

Dedicare quasi tutto il tuo tempo a una determinata attività

Dedicare quasi tutto il tuo tempo a una determinata attività

Ex: He lives and breathes technology, constantly staying updated with the latest trends.
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to [knock|blow] {one's} socks off

to make someone become impressed

Completamente impressionato

Completamente impressionato

Ex: The new book is blowing my socks off.The story is so engaging and the characters are so well-developed, I can't put it down.
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to [float] {one's} boat

to find something interesting, exciting, or appealing

Rendere felice qualcuno

Rendere felice qualcuno

Ex: If you enjoy solving puzzles and riddles, this escape room experience will float your boat.
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to [beat] a path to {one's} door

to have an intense desire to get something from someone or buy something from them

sentirsi tentati di comprare qualcosa da qualcuno

sentirsi tentati di comprare qualcosa da qualcuno

Ex: The renowned doctor's expertise in her field is so well-known that patients beat a path to her door from all over the world, seeking her advice and treatment.
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to [be] wild about {sb/sth}

to have a strong sense of love or desire for someone or something

Essere molto appassionato di qualcuno o qualcosa

Essere molto appassionato di qualcuno o qualcosa

Ex: I am wild about my new car.It's so much fun to drive, and it's really beautiful.
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to [be] meat and drink to {sb}

(of an activity) to make one feel great joy

Essere piacevole per qualcuno

Essere piacevole per qualcuno

Ex: Since she was a child, singing has been meat and drink to Maria - she loves performing and has a beautiful voice.
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the [apple] of {one's} (eye|eyes)

a person that one loves and adores the most

amato uomo

amato uomo

Ex: The little puppy became the apple of her eye as soon as she laid eyes on it.
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after {one's} own heart

used to describe someone or something that perfectly matches one's tastes, values, or preferences

dopo il proprio cuore

dopo il proprio cuore

Ex: This cozy little café is after my own heart.
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to [eat], [sleep] and [breathe] {sth}

to be completely dedicated or obsessed with a particular activity, interest, or topic, to the point where it dominates a person's thoughts, actions, and daily life

Ex: When he was training for the marathon, running was everything to Mark - he ate, slept, and breathed running for months leading up to the race.
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to [get] a taste for {sth}

to develop a liking or preference for something after experiencing or trying it, often suggesting an increased desire or enjoyment for that particular thing

assaggiare qualcosa

assaggiare qualcosa

Ex: Janet got a taste for cooking when she took a cooking class.
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like a moth to a flame

used to refer to a person who is irresistibly attracted to someone or something

Ex: Mary was like a moth to a flame when it came to shopping.She loved to buy new things.
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to [carry] a torch for {sb/sth}

to feel really passionate about or interested in a particular person or thing

Ex: John still carries a torch for Mary, even though they broke up years ago.
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vested interest
vested interest
[sostantivo]

a personal reason for involvement in a situation, especially when connected to financial or other gain

interesse personale, interesse acquisito

interesse personale, interesse acquisito

Ex: Politicians often protect their own vested interests.

I politici spesso proteggono i loro interessi personali.

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heart and soul

with one's whole being

Ex: She pursued her dream of becoming an artist with her whole heart and soul.
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to [have] a field day

to get a lot of pleasure and enjoyment out of something

avere una giornata campale

avere una giornata campale

Ex: When the news broke about the celebrity scandal, the paparazzi had a field day - they swarmed the scene and took countless photos.
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