Relazioni - Famiglia

Padroneggia i modi di dire inglesi riguardanti la famiglia, come "nato e cresciuto" e "pecora nera".

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love child [sostantivo]

figlio illegittimo

Ex: Despite not being married , Tom and Jane welcomed a beautiful love child into their lives .

Nonostante non fossero sposati, Tom e Jane hanno accolto un bellissimo figlio naturale nella loro vita.

big mama [sostantivo]

mamma pollitt

Ex:

Lei è la nostra Grande Mamma, che barcamena tra lavoro e responsabilità familiari per assicurarci una vita sicura e confortevole.

born on the wrong side of the blanket [Frase]

essere figlio illegittimo

Ex: Despite being born on the wrong side of the blanket , Sarah grew up to become a successful entrepreneur and proved that one 's origins do n't define their potential .

born and bred [Frase]

nato e cresciuto

Ex: As a born and bred Texan , Mark has a deep appreciation for country music and barbecues .

to [have] a bun in the oven [Frase]

pagnotta in forno

Ex: Last year , Monica had a bun in the oven and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl .

to [wrap] {sb} (up|) in cotton wool [Frase]

avvolgersi in cotone idrofilo

Ex: Lily 's parents wrapped her up in cotton wool , ensuring she was safe from any potential danger .

pigeon pair [sostantivo]

coppia di piccioni

Ex: John and Emily are a pigeon pair , with John being the older brother and Emily being the younger sister .

John ed Emily sono una coppia di piccioni, con John come fratello maggiore ed Emily come sorella minore.

{one's} (own|) flesh and blood [Frase]

carne della tua carne

Ex: Amanda always puts her flesh and blood first , prioritizing the needs and well-being of her family .

curtain lecture [sostantivo]

moglie condivisione di suo marito

Ex: Catherine gave John a curtain lecture about leaving his socks on the floor , reminding him of the importance of tidiness and cleanliness .

Catherine ha dato a John una ramanzina in privato per aver lasciato i calzini per terra, ricordandogli l'importanza dell'ordine e della pulizia.

black sheep [sostantivo]

pecora nera

Ex: In a family of doctors and lawyers , Sarah 's decision to become a musician made her the black sheep .

In una famiglia di medici e avvocati, la decisione di Sarah di diventare una musicista l'ha resa la pecora nera.

chip off the old block [Frase]

avere lo stessi carattere dei genitori

Ex: As a brilliant scientist , Dr. Johnson 's daughter proves to be a chip off the old block , showing the same level of curiosity and dedication to scientific research .

to [cut] {sb} off with a (cent|penny) [Frase]

essere tagliato con un centesimo

Ex: After a heated argument with his parents, David was cut off with a cent and had to find a way to support himself financially.

Benjamin of the family [Frase]

figlio piu giovane delle famiglia

Ex: Being the Benjamin of the family , Sarah is constantly compared to her older siblings and their achievements .

from father to son [Frase]

used to refer to the passing down of traditions, knowledge, values, or skills from one generation to the next, especially from a father to his son

Ex: In the Miller family , the talent for painting is nurtured and passed down from father to son .

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