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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]

a child who had parents that were not married to one another

figlio illegittimo, figlio dell'amore

figlio illegittimo, figlio dell'amore

Ex: The actress had a love child with her co-star .L'attrice ha avuto un **figlio naturale** con il suo co-protagonista.
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big mama
[sostantivo]

a woman that is regarded as the one who provides for her family

mamma pollitt

mamma pollitt

Ex: In challenging times, she steps up as our Big Mama, a strong and nurturing force, providing not just financially but also emotionally for her loved ones.Nei momenti difficili, lei si fa avanti come nostra **Grande Mamma**, una forza forte e nutriente, fornendo non solo finanziariamente ma anche emotivamente ai suoi cari.
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used to refer to a child whose parents were not married at the time of birth

essere figlio illegittimo

essere figlio illegittimo

Ex: John 's family disowned him when they discovered he born on the wrong side of the blanket, but he found solace and acceptance among friends who appreciated him for who he was .
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used to refer to a place one was born or grew up in

nato e cresciuto

nato e cresciuto

Ex: Sandra is a true New Yorkerborn and bred in the heart of the city .
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to be expecting a child

pagnotta in forno

pagnotta in forno

Ex: Last year , had a bun in the oven and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl .
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to protect or treat someone or something in an overly cautious or overprotective manner

avvolgersi in cotone idrofilo

avvolgersi in cotone idrofilo

Ex: Helicopter parents tend to wrap up their children in cotton wool, limiting their exposure to risks and challenges.
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pigeon pair
[sostantivo]

a specific sibling combination consisting of a boy and a girl, typically born consecutively in the same family

coppia di piccioni

coppia di piccioni

Ex: The Smiths were thrilled to have a pigeon pair, as they had always dreamed of having both a son and a daughter .Gli Smith erano entusiasti di avere una **coppia di piccioni**, poiché avevano sempre sognato di avere sia un figlio che una figlia.
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used to describe someone with whom one shares a family relation

carne della tua carne

carne della tua carne

Ex: David could n't believe his own flesh and blood would betray him like that .
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curtain lecture
[sostantivo]

a lecture or reprimand a wife gives to her husband in private

moglie condivisione di suo marito

moglie condivisione di suo marito

Ex: Peter received a curtain lecture from his wife after forgetting their anniversary .Peter ha ricevuto una **ramanzina in privato** dalla moglie dopo aver dimenticato il loro anniversario.
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black sheep
[sostantivo]

someone who is regarded as shameful, embarrassing, or disgraceful within their family or group

pecora nera

pecora nera

Ex: While his siblings excelled academically , John was the black sheep of the family , struggling with his studies and focusing more on his hobbies .Mentre i suoi fratelli eccellevano accademicamente, John era la **pecora nera** della famiglia, lottando con i suoi studi e concentrandosi più sui suoi hobby.
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someone who closely resembles their parent, especially in terms of personality, traits, or behavior

avere lo stessi carattere dei genitori

avere lo stessi carattere dei genitori

Ex: Just like his father, Mark is a chip off the old block when it comes to his love for adventure and thrill-seeking activities.
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to disinherit or withdraw financial support from a family member as a way to express disapproval or to enforce certain behaviors or decisions

essere tagliato con un centesimo

essere tagliato con un centesimo

Ex: When Emma dropped out of college against her family's wishes, they decided to cut her off with a penny, hoping it would motivate her to make better choices.
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used to refer to the youngest child of a family

figlio piu giovane delle famiglia

figlio piu giovane delle famiglia

Ex: Lucy , Benjamin of the family, always receives extra attention and privileges from her parents .
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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: Music has been a passion that is from father to son in the Smith family .
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