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Personalità - Forte e Fiducioso

Esplora i modi di dire inglesi che riguardano l'essere forti e sicuri con esempi come "nervi d'acciaio" e "avere lo stomaco per".

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out of {one's} shell

used to refer to someone who has become more comfortable or confident in conversing with people

uscire dal tuo guscio

uscire dal tuo guscio

Ex: When Jack first started his job, he was quite introverted.However, over time, he gradually came out of his shell and built strong relationships with his colleagues.
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to [have] the stomach for {sth}

to be determined or courageous enough to do something dangerous or risky

risoluto

risoluto

Ex: Starting a business is not for the faint of heart.You need to have the stomach for taking risks and facing uncertainty.
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to [have] the heart

to have the necessary will, courage, etc. to get something done

avere il coraggio di fare qualcosa

avere il coraggio di fare qualcosa

Ex: The firefighters displayed incredible bravery and had the heart to enter the burning building to save lives.
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to [have] the (guts|nerve|spine)

to have the necessary conviction or be brave enough to get something done

essere scoraggiati

essere scoraggiati

Ex: They had the guts to start a grassroots movement and fight for social justice.
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willing horse

an individual who is willing and ready to work

nessuno che lavora duramente per iniziare con

nessuno che lavora duramente per iniziare con

Ex: Thanks for always being willing to cover my shifts last minute, you're a real willing horse around here!
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eager beaver
eager beaver
[sostantivo]

an energetic and eager individual who is willing to work hard

stacanovista

stacanovista

Ex: The new intern is a real eager beaver. He 's always volunteering for tasks , asking for additional responsibilities , and showing a genuine enthusiasm for learning .Il nuovo stagista è un vero **lavoratore instancabile**. Si offre sempre volontario per i compiti, chiede responsabilità aggiuntive e mostra un genuino entusiasmo per l'apprendimento.
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(as|) keen as mustard

used to refer to a person with a very high level of enthusiasm

troppo zelante

troppo zelante

Ex: Tom is a talented musician and when it comes to playing the guitar, he's keen as mustard.His passion and dedication really shine through in his performances.
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(as|) (hard|tough) as nails

a tough person who is not easily affected by emotions

duro di cuore

duro di cuore

Ex: The boxer was hard as nails and never backed down from a fight.
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to [have] broad shoulders

to be competent enough to handle a variety of responsibilities or demanding tasks

essere in grado di assumersi molte responsabilità

essere in grado di assumersi molte responsabilità

Ex: She has always been there for her friends, listening to their problems and offering advice.She truly has broad shoulders.
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to [stand] on {one's} own (two|) feet

to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others

in piedi sui propri piedi

in piedi sui propri piedi

Ex: The company must stand on its own feet without external funding.
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lone wolf
lone wolf
[sostantivo]

someone who likes being alone and does things without asking for help

lupo solitario

lupo solitario

Ex: The detective suspected that the crime was committed by a lone wolf, as there were no indications of collaboration or involvement of a larger group .Il detective sospettava che il crimine fosse stato commesso da un **lupo solitario**, poiché non c'erano indicazioni di collaborazione o coinvolgimento di un gruppo più grande.
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free spirit
free spirit
[sostantivo]

a person who lives life independently and not according to the norms or customs of the society

spirito libero

spirito libero

Ex: Emily is a true free spirit. She quit her corporate job to travel the world and pursue her passion for photography .Emily è un vero **spirito libero**. Ha lasciato il suo lavoro in azienda per viaggiare per il mondo e perseguire la sua passione per la fotografia.
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nerves of steel

one's ability to remain calm in the face of danger or difficulties

lupo solitario

lupo solitario

Ex: The surgeon displayed nerves of steel as they performed the delicate procedure, remaining calm and focused throughout the intense operation.
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a man among men

a male individual who is exceptional or noteworthy when compared with other men

un uomo eccezionale

un uomo eccezionale

Ex: John's unwavering integrity and dedication to his team make him a man among men in the world of professional sports.
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(as|) patient as Job

used to describe someone who is extremely calm and tolerant

molto paziente

molto paziente

Ex: Sarah's ability to handle criticism and setbacks with grace and patience is truly remarkable; she's as patient as Job.
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lean and mean

used to describe someone who is ready and willing to try their best in order to get something done

nervi d'acciaio

nervi d'acciaio

Ex: The team's training regimen is designed to make them lean and mean, maximizing their performance on the field,
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(as|) bold as brass

used to describe a person who is annoyingly confident

arrogante

arrogante

Ex: The young artist showcased her work, bold as brass, unapologetically challenging traditional norms.
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(as|) cool as a cucumber

used to describe someone who is not worried at all in challenging or stressful situations

sangue freddo e calma

sangue freddo e calma

Ex: I was nervous, but she was cool as a cucumber, guiding me through the process.
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(as|) calm as a toad in the sun

used to describe a person who manages to stay calm in the most intense situations

la persona a sangue freddo

la persona a sangue freddo

Ex: Jane was calm as a toad in the sun on her beach vacation, lounging with a book all afternoon without a care in the world.
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(as|) tough as (old|) boots

(of a person) not easily broken, weakened, or defeated

duro come vecchi stivali

duro come vecchi stivali

Ex: The marathon runner pushed through the grueling race with sheer determination.He's tough as boots.
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(as|) stubborn as a mule

used to describe someone who refuses to change their opinion or chosen course of action

testardo come un mulo

testardo come un mulo

Ex: She's as stubborn as a mule when it comes to trying new foods, sticking to her familiar favorites without any willingness to explore different flavors.
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tough cookie
tough cookie
[sostantivo]

a person who is strong, resilient, and determined, often in the face of challenging circumstances

un osso duro, una persona forte e determinata

un osso duro, una persona forte e determinata

Ex: He went through rigorous training and never gave up . He 's a tough cookie on the basketball court .Ha affrontato un allenamento rigoroso e non ha mai mollato. È un **osso duro** sul campo da basket.
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