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Comportamento e Approccio - Non prestando attenzione

Padroneggia i modi di dire inglesi che riguardano il non prestare attenzione, come "asleep at the wheel" e "brown study".

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to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

toglierlo dalla tua mente

toglierlo dalla tua mente

Ex: Find a hobby.
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brown study
[sostantivo]

a state in which one is very deep in thought and not aware of one's surroundings

profonda riflessione, astrazione totale

profonda riflessione, astrazione totale

Ex: While waiting for the bus , he often slips into a brown study, imagining distant places and adventures .Mentre aspetta l'autobus, spesso scivola in un **profondo sogno ad occhi aperti**, immaginando luoghi lontani e avventure.
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to examine a thing or person very quickly

Ex: When considering buying a used car , it 's essential give it a once-over to look for any visible issues or signs of wear and tear .
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said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

Ex: You're frantically searching for your keys, but they were on the kitchen counter the whole time.
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XYZ
[Frase]

used to tell someone that the zipper of their pants is open

Ex: At the office meeting, my coworker mouthed 'XYZ' when he noticed my open zipper, allowing me to address it without any workplace awkwardness.
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used to say that a person is thinking about things that are unrealistic or impractical

tra le nuvole

tra le nuvole

Ex: The professor 's lectures are so abstract ; it 's like he has his in the clouds and does n't connect with the practical aspects of the subject .
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not paying attention or not doing one's job properly, often resulting in mistakes or negative consequences

Ex: The government has asleep at the wheel when it comes to addressing climate change , they have n't done enough to reduce carbon emissions .
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