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Comportamento e Approccio - Mostrare sorpresa

Scopri come i modi di dire inglesi come "lo and behold" e "as I live and breathe" si riferiscono a mostrare sorpresa in inglese.

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used to convey surprise or amazement when something unexpected or remarkable happens

Ex: My notoriously picky eater tried a new cuisine and loved it.
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a way of saying that one does not believe something because it sounds too unbelievable or exaggerated

Ex: He swears he did n't eat the last slice of cake , but it 's a likely story' considering it 's his favorite .
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used to show one's surprise when meeting someone in a place one did not expect, or when one becomes aware of an unexpected relation between people

Ex: I ran into our old neighbor at the airport, and he knows your childhood friend.
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used to show one's surprise when seeing someone or something unexpected

Ex: As I live and breathe, I never thought I 'd see such a beautiful sight in my lifetime .
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by gum
[interiezione]

used when one is surprised or when one wants to emphasize something

Perdinci, Perbacco

Perdinci, Perbacco

Ex: I looked it up , and by gum , she was right !Ho cercato, e **perdinci**, aveva ragione!
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good grief
[interiezione]

used to show that one is shocked, annoyed, or surprised

santo cielo, per l'amor del cielo

santo cielo, per l'amor del cielo

Ex: Good grief, it's been raining for days!**Santo cielo**, piove da giorni! Si fermerà mai?
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to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex: She said she's going to win the lottery next week.
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my ass
[interiezione]

used to show one's disbelief over something that was just said

ma va', e chi se lo beve

ma va', e chi se lo beve

Ex: Your cooking is that incredible?La tua cucina è così incredibile? **Ma dai** che lo è.
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my eye
[interiezione]

used to express one's disagreement or disbelief

Ma per favore!, Ma dai!

Ma per favore!, Ma dai!

Ex: They claim to have found a solution to world hunger?Affermano di aver trovato una soluzione alla fame nel mondo? **Ma per favore**, ci crederò quando lo vedrò.
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my foot
[interiezione]

used to show one's disagreement or disbelief

macché, e via

macché, e via

Ex: She claims she's never made a mistake?Lei sostiene di non aver mai commesso un errore? **Ma per favore**, nessuno è perfetto!
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you wish
[interiezione]

used to tell a person that what they are hoping for will never happen or come true

Ti piacerebbe, Continua a sognare

Ti piacerebbe, Continua a sognare

Ex: Passing the test without studying a single page?Passare il test senza studiare una sola pagina? **Magari**!
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hell's bells
[sostantivo]

used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

accidenti, diamine

accidenti, diamine

Ex: You lost your wallet again?Hai perso di nuovo il portafoglio? **Diamine**, devi stare più attento.
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used to refer to a state in which someone is so surprised or frightened that they are unable to think clearly or make any move

Ex: When the fire alarm went off, the children looked like deer caught in the headlights, unsure of what to do.
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used to express great shock, disapproval, anger, etc., in reaction to someone's bold behavior

Ex: She borrowed my favorite dress without asking and then returned it with a stain.
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for real
[interiezione]

used to question the truth or seriousness of someone's statement, often with astonishment

Davvero?, Sul serio?

Davvero?, Sul serio?

Ex: Guess what?Indovina un po'? Ho appena vinto un viaggio alle Hawaii, **davvero**?
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holy cow
[interiezione]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Santa vacca!, Porca vacca!

Santa vacca!, Porca vacca!

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise?Ha avuto una promozione e un aumento? **Santo cielo**, è fantastico!
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holy shit
[interiezione]

used to show that one is really shocked or amazed

Porca miseria, Cazzo

Porca miseria, Cazzo

Ex: I just won the lottery!Ho appena vinto alla lotteria! **Cavolo**, la mia vita sta per cambiare!
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holy moly
[interiezione]

used to express one's surprise or bewilderment

santo cielo, accipicchia

santo cielo, accipicchia

Ex: Holy moley, that roller coaster was way more thrilling than I expected!**Santo cielo**, quelle montagne russe erano molto più emozionanti di quanto mi aspettassi!
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used when one is looking at something with a great sense of wonder or surprise

Ex: The sudden appearance of a celebrity in the small town left the locals with their eyes out on stalks.
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used when something, such as unexpected news, causes one to be greatly confused or shocked

Ex: Her incredible performance on stage made everyone's jaw drop in the audience.
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lo and behold
[interiezione]

used to express one's surprise or bafflement at something unexpected or remarkable

ed ecco che, e guarda un po'

ed ecco che, e guarda un po'

Ex: As we were exploring the forest , lo and behold , we stumbled upon a hidden waterfall .Mentre esploravamo la foresta, **ecco che** ci imbattemmo in una cascata nascosta.
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good Lord
[interiezione]

used to show disbelief, shock, or surprise at something that has been said or done

Santo cielo, Mio Dio

Santo cielo, Mio Dio

Ex: Good Heavens, the sheer size of that mansion is mind-boggling.**Santo cielo**, le dimensioni di quella villa sono sbalorditive.
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good gracious
[interiezione]

used to express one's surprise at something that has been said or done

Santo cielo, Mamma mia

Santo cielo, Mamma mia

Ex: As I walked through the art gallery , the intricate details in the paintings made me exclaim , 'Good gracious , ' at the artist 's talent .Mentre camminavo attraverso la galleria d'arte, i dettagli intricati nei dipinti mi hanno fatto esclamare, **'Santo cielo,'** davanti al talento dell'artista.
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