Vita Quotidiana - Socializing

Tuffati nelle espressioni idiomatiche inglesi relative alla socializzazione, come "rompere il ghiaccio" e "chiacchierare".

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to [give] {sb} some skin [Frase]

dare un po di pelle

Ex: Delighted , I gave him some skin , and his mother gave him a big hug .

to [rub] shoulders with {sb} [Frase]

mettersi sulle spalle di qualcuno

Ex: He was excited to attend the prestigious event, where he could rub shoulders with industry leaders.

to [chew] the fat [Frase]

fare quattro chiacchiere

Ex: We spent the evening chewing the fat about our favorite movies and music .

to [shoot] the breeze [Frase]

fare quattro chiacchiere

Ex: We 've been shooting the breeze for well over an hour now .

to [break] the ice [Frase]

rompere il ghiaccio

Ex: He told a lighthearted joke to break the ice at the beginning of the meeting .

hello stranger [interiezione]

Beh

Ex: Well, hello, stranger! It's been ages since we last caught up.

Beh, ciao straniero ! È passato un secolo dall'ultima volta che ci siamo visti.

small talk [sostantivo]

chiacchiere

Ex: During the reception , they engaged in small talk about the weather and local events .

Durante la reception, hanno intavolato una conversazione informale sul tempo e sugli eventi locali.

a sight for sore eyes [Frase]

uno spettacolo per gli occhi

Ex: After a month of traveling , my cozy home was a sight for sore eyes .

penny for your thoughts [Frase]

pagherei per sapere a cosa pensi

Ex: You seem lost in thought; care to share? A penny for your thoughts.

(speak|talk) of the devil [Frase]

si parla del diavolo

Ex: I was telling Jane about your recent success , and you walked in – talk of the devil .

not be a stranger [Frase]

fatti vivo

Ex: It 's been a while since we last met ; please do n't be a stranger – let 's catch up soon .

to [overstay|outstay] {one's} welcome [Frase]

prolungare troppo permanenza

Ex: After the cool reception I received at breakfast , it was apparent that I had overstayed my welcome at the cottage of my father 's friend .

to [wash] {one's} hands of {sb} [Frase]

to compeletly end one's relationship with someone

Ex: When her son was arrested again she washed her hands of him .

to [keep] to {oneself} [Frase]

tenersi per sè

Ex: She 's a quiet person who tends to keep to herself , especially in a crowded room .

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