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Tempo - Veloce o Lento

Immergiti nei modi di dire inglesi riguardanti la velocità o la lentezza, come "in un batter d'occhio" e "a poco a poco".

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to repeatedly check what time it is because time seems to pass slowly and one is bored or tired

attendo con ansia la fine della giornata lavorativa

attendo con ansia la fine della giornata lavorativa

Ex: The team watch the clock closely in the final minutes of the game .
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in a way that is instant and has no delay

immediatamente

immediatamente

Ex: The emergency response team is providing on the spot to the injured victims .
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time flies
[Frase]

used to convey the idea that time passes quickly or seems to move swiftly

il tempo passa sorprendentemente veloce

il tempo passa sorprendentemente veloce

Ex: Looking at old family photos , Grandma smiled and said , Time flies, does n't it ?
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with no hesitation

Immediatamente

Immediatamente

Ex: She is currently working on multiple projects and ready to take on new at the drop of a hat.
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in a trice
[Frase]

within a very short time

in un battibaleno

in un battibaleno

Ex: She will organize the event logistics in a trice, making sure everything runs smoothly.
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soon or in a quick manner

molto presto

molto presto

Ex: The team resolved the issue in two shakes of a lamb's tail, preventing any further complications.
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on a dime
[Frase]

used to describe something, typically an action or change, that is done without any difficulty or hesitation

fermarsi molto improvvisamente

fermarsi molto improvvisamente

Ex: She was on a dime, showcasing her figure skating skills with grace .
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used to mean something happens or is done immediately

immediatamente

immediatamente

Ex: They will be implementing their new out of the gate, aiming for immediate results .
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accomplishing or achieving something in one decisive action or with a single effort

un'azione immediata

un'azione immediata

Ex: He plans to launch the at a stroke, capturing a significant market share in one fell swoop .
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used to suggest that right now is the only time a person has a chance for taking an opportunity or else they lose it forever

ora o mai più

ora o mai più

Ex: Submit your application now or never to secure a spot in the prestigious program.
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used to mean that by passing time it will be proved if something is true, valid, or effective

dicendo che conoscerai la risposta in futuro

dicendo che conoscerai la risposta in futuro

Ex: They will be anxious to see the results, but time will tell if their hard work paid off.
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in a manner that is sudden, unexpected, and not gradual

tacchino freddo

tacchino freddo

Ex: They gave up sugary cold turkey, opting for healthier alternatives instead .
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very quickly or suddenly

tempo molto breve

tempo molto breve

Ex: They react to changes in a twinkling, adapting quickly to new circumstances.
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in an instant and with no delay

senza indugio

senza indugio

Ex: They agreed to the terms of the off the bat.
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slow day
[sostantivo]

a long day that is unproductive and boring

lunga giornata improduttiva e noiosa

lunga giornata improduttiva e noiosa

Ex: Things would be less hectic now if it had been a slow day workload-wise like we expected.Le cose sarebbero meno frenetiche ora se fosse stato un **giorno lento** in termini di carico di lavoro come ci aspettavamo.
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by degrees
[Frase]

used to refer to a process that occurs slowly or step by step over time, rather than happening suddenly or all at once

Ex: She built her by degrees, taking on new responsibilities and climbing the corporate ladder step by step .
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so suddenly or quickly that leaves one with no time to react or notice anything

improvvisamente

improvvisamente

Ex: The magician performed a trick faster than the audience could say Jack Robinson, leaving them amazed and bewildered.
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