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Influenza e Coinvolgimento - Change

Scopri come i modi di dire inglesi come "mettersi al passo" e "voltare pagina" si relazionano al cambiamento in inglese.

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement
in stone
in stone
[Frase]

in a way that is not possible to be changed

scolpito nella pietra, definitivo

scolpito nella pietra, definitivo

Ex: The rules of the competition are set in stone, and all participants must adhere to them. 
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in a rut
in a rut
[Frase]

in the same situation for such a long time that it is no longer appealing

bloccato nella routine, impantanato nella monotonia

bloccato nella routine, impantanato nella monotonia

Ex: After working the same job for years, he felt like he was in a rut and needed a new challenge. 
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to [come] of age

to reach a significant stage in development and become accepted by the majority of people

affermarsi, ottenere pieno riconoscimento

affermarsi, ottenere pieno riconoscimento

Ex: The young artist's latest exhibition was a testament to her talent and creativity, a sign that she had truly come of age in the art world. 
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sea change
sea change
[sostantivo]

a complete or notable change compared to what the situation originally was

cambiamento radicale, svolta profonda

cambiamento radicale, svolta profonda

Ex: His travels around the world brought about a sea change in his perspective, making him more open-minded and understanding. 
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bird of passage

someone who only tends to stay at a place, particularly a house, for a relatively short period of time before moving on to another

uccello di passo, persona di passaggio

uccello di passo, persona di passaggio

Ex: She's a true bird of passage, constantly traveling to different countries for work and adventure. 
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ups and downs

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

alti e bassi, momenti belli e brutti

alti e bassi, momenti belli e brutti

Ex: In the world of business, you have to be prepared for the ups and downs of the market, which can be unpredictable. 
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to [change] hands

to be passed to another owner

passare di mano, cambiare proprietario

passare di mano, cambiare proprietario

Ex: The old family farm changed hands when it was passed down to the next generation. 
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to [pass] (on|) the (torch|baton)

to allow another person to continue one's work or to take care of one's responsibilities

passare il testimone, cedere il passo

passare il testimone, cedere il passo

Ex: After years of leading the company, the CEO decided it was time to pass the baton to a younger, capable successor. 
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second nature
second nature
[sostantivo]

something that becomes so familiar to someone that it can be done without thinking

una seconda natura, un automatismo

una seconda natura, un automatismo

Ex: For the seasoned pianist, playing complex compositions has become second nature, and they can perform effortlessly. 
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to [turn] over a new leaf

to make changes to one's behavior or mindset in order to become a better and more responsible person

cambiare vita, voltare pagina

cambiare vita, voltare pagina

Ex: Apparently he's turned over a new leaf and he's not smoking any more. 
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to [break|kick] the habit

to put a stop to one's habit, particularly one that is harmful or dangerous

togliersi un vizio, smettere con una brutta abitudine

togliersi un vizio, smettere con una brutta abitudine

Ex: He decided to break his habit of smoking by seeking support and using nicotine replacement therapy. 
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roller coaster
roller coaster
[sostantivo]

a situation or experience that involves significant ups and downs, sudden changes, or intense shifts in emotions, circumstances, or events

un continuo saliscendi, una montagna russa

un continuo saliscendi, una montagna russa

Ex: Their relationship was a roller coaster, marked by passionate highs and heartbreaking lows. 
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to [change] the face of {sth}

to fundamentally transform something, often with far-reaching consequence

trasformare radicalmente qualcosa, cambiare il volto di qualcosa

trasformare radicalmente qualcosa, cambiare il volto di qualcosa

Ex: The construction of the new skyscraper will change the face of the city's skyline. 
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ebb and flow

a regular or repeated change

alti e bassi, andamento altalenante

alti e bassi, andamento altalenante

Ex: The ebb and flow of state politics and power. 
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to [be] (stuck|caught|locked) in a time warp

to stay the same despite time and progress in society, technology, or culture

essere rimasto fermo al passato, sembrare fuori dal tempo

essere rimasto fermo al passato, sembrare fuori dal tempo

Ex: The vintage diner has remained virtually unchanged for decades, creating the feeling of a place stuck in a time warp. 
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to [ring] out the old (year|)

to let go of outdated practices or beliefs and embrace changes

lasciarsi alle spalle il vecchio, dire addio al passato

lasciarsi alle spalle il vecchio, dire addio al passato

Ex: After years of using typewriters, the company decided to ring out the old and transition to computerized systems. 
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shifting sands
shifting sands
[sostantivo]

something that is changing all the time and cannot be easily predicted

un quadro instabile, uno scenario imprevedibile

un quadro instabile, uno scenario imprevedibile

Ex: Investing in the stock market can feel like walking on shifting sands, as the values of stocks can fluctuate rapidly. 
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to [go] through the roof

(especially of prices) to increase suddenly and dramatically

schizzare alle stelle, andare alle stelle

schizzare alle stelle, andare alle stelle

Ex: After the announcement of the new product, the demand for it went through the roof, causing the company's stock price to soar. 
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to [go] through the floor

to experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.

crollare, precipitare

crollare, precipitare

Ex: When the company's financial troubles were revealed, its stock prices went through the floor. 
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to [leave|let] well (enough|) alone

to not interfere with or try to improve something that is already satisfactory or functioning well

non toccare ciò che funziona, lasciare tutto com'è

non toccare ciò che funziona, lasciare tutto com'è

Ex: I should have let well enough alone, but instead I tried to help and only made things worse. 
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to [get] with the program

to follow the current plans, expectations, or rules, often indicating a need to adjust, cooperate, or keep up to date with others or the existing situation

adeguarsi, mettersi al passo

adeguarsi, mettersi al passo

Ex: The older generation needs to embrace digital technology and get with the program to stay connected in today's world. 
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