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Lavoro e Denaro - Correlato a Vita d'ufficio e Lavoro

Esplora i modi di dire inglesi riguardanti la vita d'ufficio e il lavoro con esempi come "gestire una nave stretta" e "in arnese".

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something that is a typical or normal part of a person's job

tutto in una giornata di lavoro

tutto in una giornata di lavoro

Ex: Putting in long hours at the office?
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in harness
[Frase]

used when one is back to doing one's job and normal activities at work, particularly after a leave or vacation

in imbracatura

in imbracatura

Ex: They in harness and successfully closed the biggest deal of the year .
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to combine enjoyable activities with one's work

combinare il lavoro con le attività sociali

combinare il lavoro con le attività sociali

Ex: They've been successful at mixing business with pleasure by hosting client dinners at their favorite restaurant.
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rat race
[sostantivo]

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

corsa al successo

corsa al successo

Ex: She has been stuck in the rat race for years , working long hours and sacrificing her personal life for her career .È rimasta bloccata nella **corsa dei topi** per anni, lavorando lunghe ore e sacrificando la sua vita personale per la sua carriera.
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to have work-related discussions outside of work, particularly when it is annoying or inappropriate

parlare solo di lavoro

parlare solo di lavoro

Ex: She gets bored when her talk shop about their tech jobs .
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used to refer to the lack of communication between the different parts of an organization about their roles or activities that leads to confusion and dysfunction

Le due parti dell'organizzazione non sono consapevoli delle reciproche attività

Le due parti dell'organizzazione non sono consapevoli delle reciproche attività

Ex: When a company is that large often times the right doesn't know what the left hand is doing and vice versa.
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red tape
[sostantivo]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

burocrazia

burocrazia

Ex: They had to navigate through a lot of red tape to get their visa approved .Hanno dovuto navigare attraverso molta **burocrazia** per ottenere l'approvazione del loro visto.
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to no longer make new entries when an accounting period is at its end

cessare l'attività commerciale

cessare l'attività commerciale

Ex: The government has suspended all their accounts.
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conflict between the people of an organization or company that leads to unpleasant situations

sangue sul tappeto

sangue sul tappeto

Ex: They have been trying to avoid blood on the carpet, but the problem has been building up for months.
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top dog
[sostantivo]

a person who holds the highest rank in a particular group or organization

capo

capo

Ex: They were the top dog in the industry for years , but lost their position after a series of scandals .Erano i **leader indiscussi** del settore per anni, ma hanno perso la loro posizione dopo una serie di scandali.
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big mama
[sostantivo]

a way of referring to the woman who is a leading member or the founder of an organization, movement, etc.

mamapollitt

mamapollitt

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a person or thing that has recently joined a specific place, field, company, group, etc.

esordiente

esordiente

Ex: When they were new kid on the block, they struggled to establish themselves in the competitive market .
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something or someone that has been at a place for so long that one no longer notices them

parte dei mobili

parte dei mobili

Ex: They have been living in the neighborhood for so long that they're practically part of the furniture.
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to control and manage an organization, group, business, etc. in a manner that is very strict, efficient, and effective

fare andare avanti alla perfezione

fare andare avanti alla perfezione

Ex: When he was in charge , ran a tight ship and was able to turn the company around .
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to have a disagreement with someone or something that provides one's primary source of income or livelihood

[cadere] fuori con {uno di} pane e burro

[cadere] fuori con {uno di} pane e burro

Ex: They 've been fighting a lot lately , and she 's worried shefall out with her bread and butter.
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golden years
[sostantivo]

a period of time in which someone no longer works due to old age

anni della pensione, anni d'oro

anni della pensione, anni d'oro

Ex: He moved to a quiet countryside house to enjoy his golden years.Si è trasferito in una tranquilla casa di campagna per godersi i suoi **anni d'oro**.
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dead-end job
[sostantivo]

a job that does not provide one with the chance to advance to a better position or job

vicolo cieco

vicolo cieco

Ex: She realized that the dead-end job she had been working in for years was not fulfilling her desire for a meaningful and challenging career.Si rese conto che il **lavoro senza sbocchi** in cui aveva lavorato per anni non stava soddisfacendo il suo desiderio di una carriera significativa e stimolante.
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busman's holiday
[sostantivo]

a period of leisure or vacation spent engaging in activities related to one's job or profession

vacanza lavorativa, ferie professionali

vacanza lavorativa, ferie professionali

Ex: When she went on her busman's holiday, she spent the whole time reading books about history, which was her field of work.Quando è andata in **vacanza lavorativa**, ha passato tutto il tempo a leggere libri di storia, che era il suo campo di lavoro.
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new blood
[Frase]

people who are newly employed or admitted in order to provide the group, company, etc. with enthusiasm and new and exciting ideas

Ex: The sports team new blood by signing several promising young players , hoping to inject new energy into the team .
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