Vita Quotidiana - Communication

Esplora i modi di dire inglesi relativi alla comunicazione, inclusi "on the line" e "lose touch".

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to [be|get|stay] in touch [Frase]

mettersi in contatto

Ex: I will get in touch with solicitors about this .

to [get] hold of {sb} [Frase]

individuare a

Ex: I 've been trying to get hold of John all day , but his phone seems to be switched off .

to [drop] {sb} a line [Frase]

lasciare una riga a qualcuno

Ex: I haven't seen you in a while. Why don't you drop me a line and let me know how you've been?

on the line [Frase]

in linea

Ex: While I was on the line with the customer service representative , I explained my issue and asked for assistance .

on hold [Frase]

in attesa

Ex: We try not to keep people on hold for more than a couple of minutes .

over and out [interiezione]

passo e chiudo

Ex: After delivering the status report , the pilot radioed , " Mission accomplished , over and out . "

Dopo aver consegnato il rapporto di stato, il pilota ha comunicato via radio, "Missione compiuta, passo e chiudo."

to [cross] {one's} [path] [Frase]

attraversare il passaggio

Ex: I never thought I'd cross paths with my high school sweetheart after all these years.

to [put] {sb} in touch with {sb} [Frase]

mettersi in contatto con qualcuno

Ex: I can put you in touch with my friend who's a real estate agent if you're looking for a new home.

to {not} [see|find] hide nor hair of {sb/sth} [Frase]

non vedere pelle o peli di qualcuno

Ex: I have n't seen hide nor hair of her since last Friday .

to [lose] touch [Frase]

perdere il contatto

Ex: I used to be close friends with her , but we 've gradually lost touch over the years .

to [keep|hold] {sb/sth} at arm's (length|distance) [Frase]

tenere a distenza

Ex: He 's a nice guy , but I have to keep him at arm 's length until I get to know him better .

to {not} [know|recognize] {sb} from Adam [Frase]

non conoscere qualcuno da Adamo

Ex: When he approached me on the street, I had no idea who he was—I couldn't have recognized him from Adam.

to [touch] base (with|) [Frase]

consultare qualcuno su qualcosa

Ex: I 'll touch base with you next week to discuss our project 's progress .

ships (that|) [pass] in the night [Frase]

a situation where two people or groups cross paths briefly and then continue on their separate ways without any meaningful interaction or connection

Ex: The two men met once , like ships that pass in the night , and never met again .

out of touch [Frase]

not having been in contact with someone and unaware of their current situation

Ex: By the time he was settled in , he became out of touch with that friend .

Vita Quotidiana
Appetite	Bere & Fumare	Cibo & Fame	Sollievo personale
Riposo & Rilassamento	Sleep	Divertimento & Intrattenimento	Sorriso e risata
Communication	Socializing	Sperimentazione & Esplorazione	Abitudine & Routine
Tempo Libero & Divertimento