Personalità - Tratti spiacevoli

Scopri come i modi di dire inglesi come "piece of work" e "cold fish" si riferiscono a tratti spiacevoli in inglese.

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(as) cross as two sticks

[Frase]

used to refer to an extremely angry or impatient person

fuori di testa

Ex: I don't know why he's acting like that.

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penny wise and pound foolish

[Frase]

used to describe someone who is extra careful about spending little amounts of money but has no problem with spending large amounts

mossa avventata

Ex: She's penny wise and pound foolish, trying to save money on groceries but spending extravagantly on designer clothes.

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rotten egg

[sostantivo]

a person who has a tendency to behave badly and cause trouble for others

cattivo o disprezzato

Ex: They decided to exclude him from the team because of his reputation as a rotten egg, known for creating divisions among teammates .Hanno deciso di escluderlo dalla squadra a causa della sua reputazione di **mela marcia**, noto per creare divisioni tra i compagni di squadra.

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cold fish

[sostantivo]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

ghiaccio

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like a cold fish.Raramente sorride, il che lo fa sembrare un **pesce freddo**.

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piece of work

[Frase]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unpleasant and overall a difficult person to deal with

rompipalle

Ex: She 's piece of work - incredibly talented and driven .

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(as) cold as (any) stone

[Frase]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unsympathetic and does not express strong emotions

rigida e senza emozioni nessuno

Ex: When he heard the tragic news , his face cold as stone, and he did n't utter a word for hours .

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dog in the manger

[Frase]

someone who selfishly prevents others from using or enjoying something that they themselves have no use for

si divertare proprio a rompere le uova nel paniere

Ex: When I asked to borrow his camera , he acted like dog in the manger, refusing to lend it to me or anyone else .

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off one's rocker

[Frase]

in a state affected with madness or insanity

dado

Ex: Yesterday, she was completely off her rocker, yelling at random strangers on the street.

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(as) nutty as a fruitcake

[Frase]

(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

manca una tavola

Ex: My aunt always wears mismatched clothes and speaks to her plants.

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loose cannon

[sostantivo]

a person who has lost their sanity, often momentarily

mina vagante

Ex: We need to be cautious around Tom ; he 's a loose cannon and could jeopardize the entire project with his impulsive decisions .Dobbiamo essere cauti con Tom; è **un elemento imprevedibile** e potrebbe mettere a rischio l'intero progetto con le sue decisioni impulsive.

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all one's geese are swans

[Frase]

used to refer to someone who always thinks or talks in a way that is exaggerated and not based on reality

al corvo appare il baby hawk

Ex: They boast about their team's achievements, but they haven't won a single match.

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(as) cunning as a fox

[Frase]

used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

foxy

Ex: The politician sly as a fox; he can manipulate public opinion to his advantage effortlessly .

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(as) slippery as an eel

[Frase]

used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

intrigante e inaffidabile

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness , she 'll as slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .

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(as) phony as a three-dollar bill

[Frase]

not true, real, or genuine

manca una tavola

Ex: The politician's promises sound as phony as a three-dollar bill, and people are becoming increasingly skeptical of their sincerity.

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bats in the belfry

[Frase]

an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

pipistrelli nel campanile

Ex: After staying up all night working on the project, I've got a few bats in my belfry today.

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(as) mad as a hatter

[Frase]

used to refer to someone who is in a very chaotic state of mind and is behaving very abnormally

pazzo

Ex: The artist's latest work is as bizarre as if he were mad as a hatter; it's hard to understand the meaning behind it.

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to blow hot and cold

[Frase]

to change one's opinions about something often and quickly, sometimes being enthusiastic and other times indifferent or negative

essere banderuola

Ex: Investors blow hot and cold, which makes the market unpredictable .

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the nature of the beast

[Frase]

the inherent characteristics or qualities of a particular situation, person, or thing, often referring to traits that are difficult to change or control

essenza della politica

Ex: The CEO's aggressive tactics in the industry are the nature of the beast, but some employees find them unethical.

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holier than the Pope

[Frase]

so extreme and strict in one's adherence to a set of rules, norms, behaviors, etc. that it exeeds what is considered usual

Ex: The self-proclaimed spiritual leader behaves as if he's more Catholic than the Pope, claiming to have unique divine insights.

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bad egg

[sostantivo]

someone who is not considered honest, trustworthy, or a good person in general

uomo maleducato

Ex: The company 's management discovered a bad egg among the employees who was embezzling funds .Il management dell'azienda ha scoperto una **mela marcia** tra i dipendenti che sottraeva fondi.

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out of one's mind

[Frase]

(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill

malato di mente; squilibrato

Ex: You must be out of your mind if you think I'll lend you money after what happened last time.