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 hard pass due to its small size and lack of amenities .

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no dice

[interiezione]

used to say that one has no chance in achieving success or is out of luck when trying to do something

non se ne parla, niente da fare

Ex: I floated the idea of retiring early to my spouse but they said no dice since our savings wouldn't support it.Ho proposto l'idea di andare in pensione anticipata a mio coniuge, ma hanno detto **niente da fare** poiché i nostri risparmi non lo avrebbero sostenuto.

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I beg to differ

[Frase]

used to politely express disagreement with what has just been stated

mi dispiace dover essere in disaccordo

Ex: I think the new trend is ridiculous.

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thumbs down

[sostantivo]

used to indicate failure or disapproval

pollici in giù

Ex: When I asked her opinion of the restaurant , she promptly gave it thumbs down for small portions and dull food .Quando le ho chiesto la sua opinione sul ristorante, ha prontamente dato un **pollice verso** per le piccole porzioni e il cibo insipido.

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with (all due) respect

[Frase]

used to politely express complete disagreement

con (tutto il dovuto|) rispetto

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

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at odds

[Frase]

(of opinions) in complete disagreement with each other

in contrasto con

Ex: The committee members at odds over the proposed changes to the policy , highlighting differing perspectives on the matter .

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pearl of wisdom

[Frase]

a valuable piece of advice or knowledge gained through experience

Ex: The self-help book promised to offer readers numerous pearls of wisdom to navigate the challenges of personal growth and success.

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to have another thing coming

[Frase]

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

Ex: If they expect us to agree without any discussion, they have another thing coming; we need to address our concerns first.

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all wet

[Frase]

used to describe something or someone as completely mistaken or incorrect

Ex: Don't trust his directions; he's all wet about the location of the new restaurant—it's on the opposite side of town.

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enough to make a cat laugh

[Frase]

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

Ex: The proposal to use rubber chickens as office decorations is enough to make a cat laugh.

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to back the wrong horse

[Frase]

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

Ex: Unfortunately for the investors , the company backed the wrong horse with that ill-fated acquisition .

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poles apart

[Frase]

not having anything or much in common

Ex: The preferences of the team members poles apart when it came to choosing a vacation destination , leading to a lengthy debate .

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to each one's own

[Frase]

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

Ex: Some enjoy the hustle and bustle of city life, but others find peace in the quiet countryside—to each one's own.

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to draw the line

[Frase]

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

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial draw a line on certain terms to protect your interests and reach a fair agreement .

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to cross swords

[Frase]

to argue or have a disagreement with someone

entra in conflitto con

Ex: In the courtroom , the attorneys are likely cross swords over the admissibility of certain evidence , leading to a contentious legal battle .

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hue and cry

[Frase]

a public display of disapproval or anger

Ex: The unjust verdict in the high-profile trial led to a hue and cry for judicial reform .

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to kick up a fuss

[Frase]

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

Ex: Realizing the error in the billing statement, the customer had to kick up a fuss to rectify the overcharge on their account.

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nothing doing

[interiezione]

used as a firm refusal to something, particularly to someone's request

Niente da fare, Assolutamente no

Ex: The proposal to relocate the office to a remote location was met with a unanimous "nothing doing " from the employees .La proposta di trasferire l'ufficio in una località remota è stata accolta con un **niente da fare** unanime da parte dei dipendenti.

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to sing a different tune

[Frase]

to talk or act differently because of a change in opinion, behavior, or attitude, especially one that happens abruptly

cantare una melodia diversa

Ex: When faced with criticism for their pricing strategy , the company sang a different song, promising to review and adjust their prices .

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sticking point

[sostantivo]

a subject or issue over which people disagree and therefore no progress can be made

punto di attacco

Ex: The potential merger faced a sticking point when the two companies could n't agree on the leadership structure of the combined entity .La potenziale fusione ha incontrato un **punto critico** quando le due aziende non sono riuscite a concordare sulla struttura di leadership dell'entità combinata.

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flip side

[Frase]

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

Ex: flip side of taking on more responsibility at work is the increased stress and pressure .

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