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to bring up

to take off

to drop off

to get over

to turn off

to fill out

to try on

to look up

to look after

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to go over

11-

to take after

12-

to pick up

13-

to get on

14-

to give up

15-

to get through

16-

to change one's mind

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to pay attention to somebody or something

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to have a good time

19-

to moan

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to make sure

21-

to lose

22-

patience

23-

to do one's bit

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to giggle

25-

to soak

26-

to die down

27-

to devote

28-

stuff

29-

to keep an eye on somebody or something

30-

chore

31-

priority

32-

to drive somebody crazy / mad

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do not ask me

To bring up

/bɹˈɪŋ ˈʌp/

Chiudi

Accedi

allevare un bambino

Verbo

to look after a child until they reach maturity

Esempio

The grandparents played a significant role in bringing up their grandchildren.

The foster parents were committed to bringing up the child in a loving environment.

As a single parent, she worked hard to bring up her son.

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Stato Frasale

inseparable

verbo della frase

bring

particella della frase

To take off

/tˈeɪk ˈɔf/

saltire alla fama

Verbo

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

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Stato Frasale

inseparable

verbo della frase

take

particella della frase

off

To drop off

/dɹˈɑːp ˈɔf/

(consegnare)

cadere

Verbo

to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards

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Stato Frasale

separable

verbo della frase

drop

particella della frase

off

To get over

/ɡɛt ˈoʊvɚ/

passare

Verbo

to cross a physical barrier, such as a wall, fence, or obstacle

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Stato Frasale

separable

verbo della frase

get

particella della frase

over

To turn off

/tˈɜːn ˈɔf/

spegnere

Verbo

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

switch on

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Stato Frasale

separable

verbo della frase

turn

particella della frase

off

To fill out

/fˈɪl ˈaʊt/

riempire

Verbo

to complete an official form or document by writing information on it

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Stato Frasale

separable

verbo della frase

fill

particella della frase

out

To try on

/tɹˈaɪ ˈɑːn/

provare

Verbo

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

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Stato Frasale

separable

verbo della frase

try

particella della frase

To look up

/lˈʊk ˈʌp/

cercare

Verbo

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

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Stato Frasale

separable

verbo della frase

look

particella della frase

To look after

/lˈʊk ˈæftɚ/

(badare a)

prendersi cura di

Verbo

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

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Stato Frasale

inseparable

verbo della frase

look

particella della frase

after

To go over

/ɡˌoʊ ˈoʊvɚ/

rivedere

Verbo

to thoroughly review, examine, or check something

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Stato Frasale

inseparable

verbo della frase

particella della frase

over

To take after

/tˈeɪk ˈæftɚ/

prendere dopo

Verbo

to choose someone as an example and follow their behavior or choices

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Stato Frasale

inseparable

verbo della frase

take

particella della frase

after

To pick up

/pˈɪk ˈʌp/

tirare

Verbo

to take and lift something or someone up

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Stato Frasale

separable

verbo della frase

pick

particella della frase

To get on

/ɡɛt ˈɑːn/

salire

Verbo

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

get off

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Stato Frasale

inseparable

verbo della frase

get

particella della frase

To give up

/ɡˈɪv ˈʌp/

(abbandonare)

smettere

Verbo

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

enter

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Intransitivo

Stato Frasale

inseparable

verbo della frase

give

particella della frase

To get through

/ɡɛt θɹˈuː/

attraversare

Verbo

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

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Stato Frasale

inseparable

verbo della frase

get

particella della frase

through

To change one's mind

/tʃˈeɪndʒ wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd/

cambiare idea

Verbo

Idiom

Informal

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

What is the origin of the idiom "change one's mind" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "change one's mind" can be attributed to Old English and Middle English usage, specifically the word "mynd" in Old English and "mind" in Middle English. The term "mind" in this context referred to one's thoughts, intellect, or mental processes. The concept of changing one's mind has been a part of human language and communication for centuries, reflecting the inherent flexibility and adaptability of human cognition. This phrase is used in various contexts and occasions to describe situations where individuals alter their opinions, decisions, or beliefs. It can be employed in personal, social, or professional settings.

To pay attention to somebody or something

/pˈeɪ ɐtˈɛnʃən tʊ ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

prestare attenzione a

Verbo

Collocation

to carefully watch, consider, or listen to someone or something

To have a good time

/hæv ɐ ɡˈʊd tˈaɪm/

avere un buon tempo

Verbo

to experience a pleasurable or enjoyable event or activity

To moan

/moʊn/

Epentesi

Silenzioso

oʊ

gemere

Verbo

to make a low sound that often expresses pain, grief, or disappointment

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To make sure

/mˌeɪk ʃˈʊɹ/

assicurarsi

Verbo

Collocation

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

To lose

/lu:z/

Epentesi

Silenzioso

perdere

Verbo

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

keep

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Patience

/peɪʃəns/

Epentesi

Silenzioso

eɪ

pazienza

Verbo

the ability to accept or tolerate difficult or annoying situations without complaining or becoming angry

impatience

To do one's bit

/dˈuː wˈʌnz bˈɪt pˈɑːɹt/

fare la sua parte

Verbo

Idiom

to fulfill one's share of responsibilities

What is the origin of the idiom "do one's bit" and when to use it?

The idiom "do one's bit" is believed to have originated in English in the late 19th or early 20th century. The expression refers to the idea of each person contributing their fair share to a collective effort. It is used to describe a situation where someone is fulfilling their responsibilities or obligations in a group or collective effort.

To giggle

/gɪgəl/

Epentesi

Silenzioso

ridere scioccamente

Verbo

to laugh in a light, silly, or often uncontrollable way as a result of nervousness or embarrassment

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To soak

/soʊk/

Epentesi

Silenzioso

oʊ

inzuppare

Verbo

to make someone or something extremely wet

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To die down

/dˈaɪ dˈaʊn/

morire

Verbo

to gradually decrease in intensity, volume, or activity

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Intransitivo

Stato Frasale

inseparable

verbo della frase

die

particella della frase

down

To devote

/dɪvoʊt/

Epentesi

Silenzioso

oʊ

dedicare

Verbo

to assign something, such as resources or funds, to a particular purpose or use

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Stuff

/stʌf/

Epentesi

Silenzioso

cose

Verbo

things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them

To keep an eye on somebody or something

/kˈiːp ɐn ˈaɪ ˌɑːn ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

tieni d'occhio qualcuno

Verbo

Idiom

Informal

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

What is the origin of the idiom "keep an eye on someone or something" and when to use it?

The expression "keep an eye on someone or something" is an idiomatic phrase that has its origins rooted in the idea of vigilant observation and have been used in English for many years. It is commonly employed to highlight the need for awareness or surveillance, especially when there is a concern for safety, security, or supervision.