Opinione - Disaccordo o Disapprovazione

Esplora i modi di dire inglesi riguardanti il disaccordo o la disapprovazione con esempi come "incrociare le spade" e "trambusto".

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hard pass [Frase]

a very firm rejection of something, particularly an offer

Ex: His suggestion to host the party at his place received a hard pass due to its small size and lack of amenities .

no dice [interiezione]

non se ne parla

Ex: I asked my boss for a raise , but he said no dice .

Ho chiesto un aumento al mio capo, ma ha detto niente da fare.

I beg to (differ|disagree) [Frase]

mi dispiace dover essere in disaccordo

Ex: I beg to differ on that point ; I think the new policy will actually help the company .

thumbs down [sostantivo]

pollici in giù

Ex: The movie received thumbs down from most critics for its weak plot and uninspired acting .

Il film ha ricevuto pollice verso dalla maggior parte dei critici per la sua trama debole e la recitazione senza ispirazione.

with (all due|) respect [Frase]

con (tutto il dovuto|) rispetto

Ex: With respect , I think you ’re wrong .

at odds [Frase]

in contrasto con

Ex: Despite being close friends , they were at odds over the best approach to solving the problem .

[pearl] of wisdom [Frase]

a valuable piece of advice or knowledge gained through experience

Ex: The old man shared a pearl of wisdom with the young couple , advising them to cherish every moment together .

to [have] another thing coming [Frase]

to say that someone's opinion or judgment is completely wrong

Ex: If you think this project will be easy , you have another thing coming when you face the challenges ahead .

all wet [Frase]

used to describe something or someone as completely mistaken or incorrect

Ex: His explanation for the missing keys is all wet ; I found them in the living room , not the kitchen .

enough to make a cat laugh [Frase]

very strange or shocking, particularly in a way that is hilarious

Ex: The idea that he could fix the broken-down car with a piece of string and chewing gum was enough to make a cat laugh .

to [back] the wrong horse [Frase]

to support someone who has very little or no chance of success

Ex: It seems the startup I invested in backed the wrong horse , as they were unable to gain traction in the market .

poles apart [Frase]

not having anything or much in common

Ex: Despite being siblings , their personalities are poles apart — one is outgoing and adventurous , while the other is reserved and studious .

to each {one's} own [Frase]

used to say that each person has their unique set of preferences and ideologies

Ex: It's perfectly fine for you to have different interests than your sister—each to her own.

to [draw] (the|a) line [Frase]

to define a limit concerning what action or thing one refuses to do or tolerate

Ex: After numerous disagreements , they decided to draw a line and stop discussing politics to maintain their friendship .

to [cross] swords [Frase]

entra in conflitto con

Ex: The two political rivals are expected to cross swords in a heated debate over the proposed legislation .

hue and cry [Frase]

a public display of disapproval or anger

Ex: The controversial decision by the city council resulted in a hue and cry among the residents .

to [kick] up a fuss [Frase]

to demonstrate one's anger or objection loudly, often in public

Ex: When the students discovered the sudden change in exam dates, they decided to kick up a fuss to have them rescheduled.

nothing doing [interiezione]

Niente da fare

Ex: The manager proposed a last-minute change to the project plan , but the team members responded with a collective " nothing doing . "

Il manager ha proposto un cambiamento dell'ultimo minuto al piano del progetto, ma i membri del team hanno risposto con un collettivo niente da fare.

to [sing] a different (tune|song) [Frase]

cantare una melodia diversa

Ex: After experiencing the challenges of the project firsthand , she decided to sing a different tune about the feasibility of the proposed timeline .

sticking point [sostantivo]

punto di attacco

Ex: The negotiations were going smoothly until they reached a sticking point concerning the distribution of profits .

I negoziati procedevano senza intoppi fino a quando non hanno raggiunto un punto critico riguardo alla distribuzione dei profitti.

flip side [Frase]

the opposite or contrasting aspect of a situation, idea, or argument

Ex: On the flip side of success is often the struggle and hard work that went into achieving it.

Opinione
Accordo o approvazione	Disaccordo o Disapprovazione	Criticism	Rebuke
Esprimere opinioni	Discussion	Punto di vista	Fare un punto
Pensieri & Ipotesi	Argument	Quarrel