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Esplora i modi di dire inglesi riguardanti l'estensione con esempi come "di gran lunga" e "pregi e difetti".

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tip of the iceberg [Frase]

a very small difficulty or problem that is actually part of a much bigger and more serious problem

Ex: The data we 've collected so far is fascinating , but it 's only the tip of the iceberg in terms of what we can learn .

Uncle Tom Cobley and all [Frase]

used for referring to a list of people or items that is frustratingly long

Ex: Everyone from the Prime Minister , to the Governor of the Bank of England , to the Mayor of London , to the Director of the IMF , to Uncle Tom Cobley and all convinced us that we needed these austerity measures to survive the recession .

(as|) far as the eye (can|could|will) see [Frase]

until the point that one is capable of seeing

Ex: The fields , as far as the eye can see , are filled with blooming flowers .

across the board [Frase]

affecting everyone or everything in a particular situation or group

Ex: The company gave a pay raise to all employees across the board .

all and sundry [Frase]

everyone, not just a certain group of people

Ex: The town crier announced the news to all and sundry in the village square .

bag and baggage [Frase]

with everything that one owns

Ex: When they moved to a new city , they took all their furniture with them , bag and baggage .

by a long shot [Frase]

used to convey how great the difference is between two things

Ex: No city has escaped the recession , but Seattle has fared best by a long shot .

every mother's son [Frase]

every single person from a specific group

Ex: They called on every mother 's son to help with the community cleanup .

every Tom, Dick, and Harry [Frase]

all of the ordinary people

Ex: At the public event, it seemed like every Tom, Dick, and Harry was in attendance.

everything but the kitchen sink [Frase]

Tutto tranne il lavello della cucina

Ex: When they went on vacation , they packed everything but the kitchen sink .

from A to Z [Frase]

including every single detail

Ex: She explained the topic from A to Z , leaving no detail out .

right and left [Frase]

used when something happens or is done a lot

Ex:

on a biblical scale [Frase]

to a great degree

Ex: The flooding in the region was on a biblical scale , causing widespread devastation .

the whole nine yards [Frase]

all that is possible, desirable, or available

Ex: Send in the troops , aircraft , nuclear submarine experts , the whole nine yards .

the world and his wife [Frase]

a very great number of people

Ex: The pub was so crowded that it seemed like the world and his wife had shown up for the game .

to {one's} fingertips [Frase]

in every possible way

Ex: She knows the subject matter to her fingertips and can answer any question .

you name it [Frase]

anything and everything one can possibly think of within a certain category

Ex: Gin , vodka , whisky , beer - you name it , I 've got it .

to [take] {sth} up a notch [Frase]

to add to the quality or intensity of something

Ex: You may think your barbecue sauce recipe is good now , but trust me , this spice blend takes things up a notch .

back-of-the-envelope calculation [sostantivo]

calcolo approssimativo

Ex: I don't need the exact amount. Just give me a back-of-the-envelope calculation.

Non ho bisogno dell'importo esatto. Dammi solo un calcolo approssimativo.

roots and all [Frase]

used to describe an examination of something that covers every aspect and detail

Ex: When they cleaned out the garage , they removed all the clutter , roots and all .

warts and all [Frase]

in a way that includes all the flaws and imperfections, without any attempt to conceal them

Ex: The biography portrayed the famous actor warts and all , highlighting both his accomplishments and personal struggles .

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