Quantità - Extremity

Esplora i modi di dire inglesi che riguardano l'estremità, inclusi "andare oltre il limite" e "unghie e denti".

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(a|one) hell of a {sth} [Frase]

used when wanting to emphasize the extent of something one is saying

Ex: That was one hell of a movie !

to [go] overboard [Frase]

to be extreme or excessive in one's doings

Ex: She went overboard with the decorations for the party , turning her house into a fairy tale castle .

over the top [avverbio]

in modo esagerato

Ex: The decorations at the wedding were way over the top, with chandeliers and a live orchestra.

Le decorazioni al matrimonio erano esagerate, con lampadari e un'orchestra dal vivo.

thick and fast [Frase]

with great speed and in high numbers

Ex: Distress calls were pouring in , thick and fast , from all over the area .

to the core [Frase]

in an extreme manner or in every aspect possible

Ex: The musician 's love for jazz is evident in his music ; he 's a jazz enthusiast to the core .

up a storm [Frase]

in a very enthusiastic and energetic way

Ex: She was cooking up a storm in the kitchen, preparing a feast for the family.

to (the|) death [Frase]

used for emphasizing the intensity or extent of something

Ex: The two rival gangs were locked in a turf war , ready to fight to the death for control of the neighborhood .

to the [bone] [Frase]

used to show the extent or intensity of something

Ex: We felt shocked to the bones to read about the things our neighbor had done .

tooth and nail [Frase]

with all the resources, determination, and strength that one has

Ex: She fought tooth and nail to protect her family 's interests in the lawsuit .

a whale of {sth} [Frase]

used to say that something is extremely good or abundant

Ex: He caught a whale of a fish during his fishing trip ; it was almost as big as him !

at the top of {one's} lungs [Frase]

as loud as one is capable of

Ex: The children were playing and laughing at the top of their lungs in the park .

{one's} guts out [Frase]

with as much effort as possible

Ex: After the breakup , she cried her guts out for weeks .

like hell [Frase]

used to emphasize the intensity or speed of something

Ex: If you get spotted , just run like hell .

{one's} (ass|butt) off [Frase]

with a significant amount of effort and dedication

Ex: He 's been studying his ass off all night to prepare for the exam .

{one's} [heart] out [Frase]

in an intense, energetic, and enthusiastic way

Ex: She sang her heart out during the performance , moving the audience to tears .

{one's} [head] off [Frase]

in a very loud and unrestrained manner

Ex: They will be laughing their heads off when they see my costume .

as sin [Frase]

used to emphasize the intensity or extremeness of something, often a negative quality or characteristic

Ex: She 's stubborn as sin when it comes to sticking to her principles .

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Distance	Extent	Intensità o Enfasi	Extremity
Numero o quantità grande	Piccolo numero o piccola quantità	Speed