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Il libro Headway - Avanzato - L'ultima parola (Unità 8)

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'unità 8 The Last Word del libro di corso Headway Advanced, come "walk the talk", "chockablock", "clear as mud", ecc.

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Headway - Advanced

used to imply that even the most careful or well-prepared people or families can still experience unexpected mishaps or mistakes

l'incidente non dice che sto arrivando

l'incidente non dice che sto arrivando

Ex: It was a small mistake, and he reminded himself, accidents will happen in the best of families.
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used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words

guarda la performance,  non le parole

guarda la performance, non le parole

Ex: Actions speak louder than words, which is why I didn't believe all the excuses he gave me.
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something that is really terrible to experience

una terribile esperienza

una terribile esperienza

Ex: The disgraced politician chose to resign from office, realizing that enduring public humiliation and losing their reputation would be a fate worse than death.
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used to suggest that the success of a man is often due to the support, hard work, and sacrifices of a woman in his life

c'è una donna dietro ogni uomo di successo

c'è una donna dietro ogni uomo di successo

Ex: The saying, behind every great man there stands a woman, reflects the overlooked influence of women in success stories.
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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?It's all in a day's work for an entrepreneur.
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to desire to have two things that are impossible to have without sacrificing the other

prendere la torta e mangiala

prendere la torta e mangiala

Ex: In politics, it's challenging to please everyone.Politicians often promise to have their cake and eat it, but compromises are necessary.
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used to describe something that is complicated due to not being clearly described or shown

profondo

profondo

Ex: Can you explain the new software update to me?The user manual is clear as mud.
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used to describe someone or something that perfectly matches one's tastes, values, or preferences

dopo il proprio cuore

dopo il proprio cuore

Ex: This cozy little café is after my own heart.
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used to excuse or dismiss negative behavior by boys or men, with the implication that it is simply part of their nature

Sono ragazzi...

Sono ragazzi...

Ex: Instead of scolding them, the coach said, "boys will be boys," after they ran around the field at full speed.
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used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

infine

infine

Ex: Money can't buy happiness.At the end of the day, it's the relationships in your life that matter most.
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the unexpected appearance or remebrance of a person or thing that evokes nostalgic feelings within one

che tuffo nel passato

che tuffo nel passato

Ex: Seeing my childhood toy was a delightful blast from the past.
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used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

nessun dolore,  nessun guadagno

nessun dolore, nessun guadagno

Ex: He could hardly lift the weights, but the coach shouted, "no pain, no gain" to keep him motivated.
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used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on

La prudenza non è mai troppa!

La prudenza non è mai troppa!

Ex: We arrived early for the concert, better safe than sorry, to avoid missing the opening act.
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used to suggest that misfortune or bad luck often happens in groups of three, and when one negative event occurs, two more will follow

le cose brutte accadono tre volte

le cose brutte accadono tre volte

Ex: First, I lost my wallet, then my phone broke, and now my car won’t startbad things come in threes, it seems.
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used to suggest that good things often happen in groups of three

le cose buone accadono tre volte

le cose buone accadono tre volte

Ex: Good things come in threesfirst, I got a raise, then a new opportunity, and now I’ve just booked a vacation.
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used to say that a son's behavior or qualities are similar to those of his father

la pera cade sul fondo

la pera cade sul fondo

Ex: She could see her son’s passion for drawing was just like his father’slike father, like son.
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used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive

ci vogliono tutti i tipi per creare un mondo

ci vogliono tutti i tipi per creare un mondo

Ex: She might be quiet, but remember, it takes all sorts to make a world.
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used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

meglio tardi che mai

meglio tardi che mai

Ex: I finally made it to your wedding, better late than never!
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something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation

la panacea del tuo problema

la panacea del tuo problema

Ex: A weekend getaway to the peaceful countryside was just what the doctor ordered to escape the stress of city life.
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used to advise someone to behave responsibly and not engage in risky or questionable behavior

non fare nulla che io non faccia

non fare nulla che io non faccia

Ex: Please, do not do anything I wouldn't do while I'm gone.
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to believe that it is not someone's place to make a decision or judgment on a particular matter and that it should be left to others who are more qualified or have more authority to do so

non spetta a nessuno dirlo

non spetta a nessuno dirlo

Ex: His opinion wasn’t for him to say, considering his position.
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to be in a difficult situation where any decision or action taken may result in negative consequences, no matter what choice is made

se sputi,  barba

se sputi, barba

Ex: You will be damned if you do, damned if you don’teither choice leads to trouble.
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used to convey surprise, shock, or disbelief in response to something that is difficult to comprehend or absurd

confondere qualcuno

confondere qualcuno

Ex: When I saw the list of ingredients, my mind boggledthere were at least twenty things I’d never heard of.
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to be so unpleasant, disturbing, or frightening that it is difficult to even consider or imagine

anche il pensiero è terribile

anche il pensiero è terribile

Ex: She couldn't bear thinking about the terrible accident that had happened.
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to shop to the point of exhaustion or until one collapses

shopping fino a cadere e svenire

shopping fino a cadere e svenire

Ex: She loves to shop until she drops, especially during big sales events.
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used to imply that different people are suited to different things, and what works well for one person may not work well for another

ogni gallo ha un grappolo

ogni gallo ha un grappolo

Ex: His skills in tech are amazing, but when it comes to sales, horses for courses.
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an event or service where a person, such as a celebrity, politician, or businessperson, meets and interacts with members of the public

incontro

incontro

Ex: At the meet and greet, the celebrity took pictures with every fan who attended.
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done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

lealmente

lealmente

Ex: The company promises to distribute bonuses fair and square based on performance metrics.
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used to say that someone or something has gone from a position of low status or obscurity to one of great success, fame, or popularity

sfigato a figo

sfigato a figo

Ex: With computer programming becoming an increasingly in-demand skill, many who might have been picked on in high school are now going from zeros to heroes.
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used to refer to one's closest and most intimate family members or friends

il loro preferito

il loro preferito

Ex: His nearest and dearest were thrilled with the good news.
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used to imply that if something is not used or practiced, it will be forgotten or taken away

se non lo usi,  perderai

se non lo usi, perderai

Ex: If you stop using those skills, you might forget them it’s true, use it or lose it.
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chockablock
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completely full or crowded to the point of congestion or blockage

piena zeppa

piena zeppa

Ex: By the time I got to the party , the place was already chockablock with people .Quando sono arrivato alla festa, il posto era già **stracolmo** di gente.
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to actually do what one claims or preaches, and not just talk about it

essere uno con quello che fa con quello che dice

essere uno con quello che fa con quello che dice

Ex: She claims to support equal rights, but she hasn’t really walked the talk in her workplace.
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to publicly identify and criticize individuals or organizations for engaging in inappropriate or unethical behavior in order to hold them accountable for their actions or punish them

non scrivere il tuo nome

non scrivere il tuo nome

Ex: Instead of naming and shaming, the company decided to handle the issue privately.
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