Certezza e Possibilità - Aspettative

Padroneggia i modi di dire inglesi riguardanti le aspettative, come "tagliare la senape" e "normale amministrazione".

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{not} [put] {sth} past {sb} [Frase]

to believe that someone is capable of doing something, especially something negative or unexpected, based on their past behavior or character

Ex: I should know by now not to put such vile treachery past the likes of him.

to [measure] other people's corn by {one's} own bushel [Frase]

to judge or evaluate others based on one's own standards, abilities, or achievements, without considering their unique circumstances or perspectives

Ex: Despite her own financial struggles , she often measures other people 's corn by her own bushel , expecting everyone to be as thrifty as she is .

to [cut] the mustard [Frase]

to meet expectations or perform satisfactorily in a given task or situation

Ex: The new employee really cuts the mustard ; she 's proven to be an asset to the team .

to [make] the grade [Frase]

dare la dimensione

Ex: She worked hard to make the grade in her final exams and graduate with honors .

all sizzle and no steak [Frase]

(of a person or thing) having a flashy or showy exterior, but when examined closely or experienced fully, it fails to meet expectations or deliver on its promises

Ex: The motivational speaker was dynamic on stage , but when it came to offering practical advice , he was all sizzle and no steak , leaving the audience without substantial takeaways .

par for the course [Frase]

used of a situation, outcome, or behavior that is considered typical, expected, or unsurprising given the circumstances

Ex: In this line of work , dealing with difficult clients is par for the course .

to [come] up with the goods [Frase]

vieni co la merce

Ex: She was under a lot of pressure , but she always comes up with the goods when we need her most .

Certezza e Possibilità
Certainty	Uncertainty	Situazioni improbabili	Impossibilità
Fortuna & Caso	Possibility	Likelihood	Aspettative
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Definito o Inevitabile