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Vita Quotidiana - Riposo e Rilassamento

Immergiti nei modi di dire inglesi riguardanti il riposo e il relax, come 'spazzare via le ragnatele' e 'annusare le rose'.

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to [kick] {one's} feet up

to lie on a sofa, bed, etc. in order to become less tense or anxious

mettersi comodo e rilassarsi, stendersi a riposare

mettersi comodo e rilassarsi, stendersi a riposare

Ex: After such a long week, all I wanted to do for the evening was kick my feet up and watch some movies with a big bowl of popcorn. 
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to [smell] the roses

to take moment to relax and appreciate what life has to offer, particularly when one is feeling overwhelmed

godersi la vita, fermarsi un attimo

godersi la vita, fermarsi un attimo

Ex: You've been working so hard lately; it's time to take a break and smell the roses. 
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second wind
second wind
[sostantivo]

the renewal of one's energy or endurance that allows one to continue or start over a physical exertion

secondo fiato, nuova energia

secondo fiato, nuova energia

Ex: She gained a second wind during the campaign and turned the opinion polls around. 
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to [max] and [relax]

to give one's best effort in work or activities, followed by taking time to rest

dare il massimo e poi rilassarsi, spingere al massimo e poi staccare

dare il massimo e poi rilassarsi, spingere al massimo e poi staccare

Ex: After a day of back-to-back meetings, I like to max and relax by going for a long run in the park. 
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to [recharge] {one's} batteries

to relax and take a rest in order to recover one's lost energy

ricaricare le batterie, riprendere le energie

ricaricare le batterie, riprendere le energie

Ex: Right now, I am recharging my batteries with a cup of tea and a good book. 
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to [stretch] {one's} legs

to go for a walk, particularly after spending a long time sitting in one spot

sgranchirsi le gambe, fare due passi

sgranchirsi le gambe, fare due passi

Ex: During the long flight, it's essential to stretch your legs to prevent discomfort and maintain circulation. 
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to [let] {oneself} go

to behave in a way one desires without worrying about other's opinions

lasciarsi andare, smettere di trattenersi

lasciarsi andare, smettere di trattenersi

Ex: She lets herself go and dances freely at the party, expressing her joy without concern for how others perceive her. 
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to [let] {one's} hair down

to behave in a comfortable manner, without worrying about one's problems or other people's opinions

lasciarsi andare, rilassarsi senza pensieri

lasciarsi andare, rilassarsi senza pensieri

Ex: After the intense week at work, she couldn't wait to let her hair down and enjoy a relaxing weekend. 
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to [blow|clear] away the cobwebs

to refresh oneself, usually by going outside or doing some physical activities

schiarirsi le idee, prendere aria

schiarirsi le idee, prendere aria

Ex: Simple childhood memories have a way of clearing the cobwebs away. 
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(ready|fit) to drop

fully drained of strength and energy

stremato, sfinito dalla fatica

stremato, sfinito dalla fatica

Ex: I've been shopping all day with Judy. I'm ready to drop! 
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to [breathe] a sigh of relief

to feel relief or relaxation because a period of worry, stress, or anticipation has passed

tirare un sospiro di sollievo, sentirsi sollevato

tirare un sospiro di sollievo, sentirsi sollevato

Ex: After days of uncertainty, they finally received good news and could breathe a sigh of relief. 
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