Il libro Headway - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 10

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

metafora

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

idioma

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

Intelligenza

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

emozione

requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless

manuale

an ability to do something well, especially after training

abilità

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

aiutare

to move toward a particular direction

dirigersi

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

arrogante

to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement

stringere la mano

to naturally excel at doing something

essere un talento in un campo

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

avere la mano piena

a generous and kind personality

cuore d'oro

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

cuore a cuore

(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others

facendogli pensare a se stesso come a qualcosa

in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness

essere allo stremo

one's tendency to speak to people in a very critical manner

lingua affilata, lingua pungente

to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable

stabilire

friendly, nice, and caring toward other people's feelings

gentile

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

generoso

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

accettare

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

scherzare

to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant

di fronte alla verità

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

scherzare con qualcuno in modo amichevole

to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one

acquisire competenze, aver imparato

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

avere un atteggiamento allegro di fronte a una situazione difficile

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

commerciare

to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design

essere scolpito

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

tendere

to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity

incursione

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

adorare

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

estorcere

to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting

stabilire

to get onto and assume control of an animal, such as a horse

montare

to visit places one has never seen before

esplorare

a member of a seafaring group from the late eighth to early eleventh century who originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe, and who conducted raids, trades, and colonized wide areas of Europe

Viking

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

non avere un cuore