Opinione - Esprimere opinioni

Immergiti nelle espressioni idiomatiche inglesi che riguardano l'espressione di opinioni, come 'pensare fuori dagli schemi' e 'prendilo da me'.

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the thing is [Frase]

infatti

Ex: The thing is , my parents like me to be home by ten o'clock .

for what it is worth [Frase]

per quello che vale

Ex: I 'm not an expert on the matter , but for what it 's worth , I think you should consult a professional .

[set] in {one's} ways [Frase]

[imposta] nei modi di {uno}

Ex: Despite the advancements in technology , my grandfather remains set in his ways and prefers to stick to his traditional methods .

to [speak] {one's} mind [Frase]

to express one's opinions in an honest or fearless way

Ex: I 'm not afraid to speak my mind , even if it means ruffling some feathers .

to [shift] {one's} ground [Frase]

cambio di postura

Ex: I'm not afraid to speak my mind, even if it means ruffling some feathers.

to [think] (little|badly|poorly) of {sb} [Frase]

to have a negative or unfavorable opinion or perception of that person

Ex: The manager 's constant criticism made the employees think poorly of him .

to [think] nothing of {sth} [Frase]

to think that something is normal, easy, unimportant, etc., particularly while others think it to be wrong, strange, difficult, important, etc.

Ex: As a seasoned athlete, I think nothing of running a marathon.

to [think] outside the box [Frase]

uscire dall'ordinario

Ex: The team always thinks outside the box to come up with unique advertisements for all its clients .

in a (new|different) light [Frase]

to perceive or regard someone or something with a new perspective, particularly one that is positive

Ex: After attending the conference , I saw the topic of climate change in a new light , realizing the urgency and importance of taking action .

take it from me [Frase]

used to advise someone to trust one's judgment or experience concerning a particular matter

Ex: Take it from me , learning to code is not as difficult as it seems .

to take it from someone [Frase]

used to tell someone to accept the word or advice of someone else, particularly someone who is older or more experienced

Ex: Take it from someone who 's been there , learning a new language takes time and effort , but it 's definitely achievable .

gut (feeling|reaction) [Frase]

sensazione istintiva

Ex: I had a gut feeling that the job interview was going well , and I was right .

a word to the wise [Frase]

used before advising someone or giving them a warning

Ex: A word to the wise : always check the expiration date before consuming food or medication .

to [run] deep [Frase]

(of a feeling, problem, or belief) to be really strong or troublesome due to having existed for a long time

Ex: The scars of war run deep in the hearts of the survivors , who still bear the physical and emotional wounds of conflict .

straight from the shoulder [Frase]

saying what is in one's mind in a very forceful yet honest manner

Ex: The manager gave his employees straight from the shoulder feedback , praising their strengths and identifying areas for improvement .

to (the best of|) my knowledge [Frase]

used when one is about to say something that is only based on information they have

Ex: To my knowledge , there have been no reported cases of food poisoning from this restaurant .

to [shoot] off {one's} mouth [Frase]

to continuously talk about something, in a way that seems foolish or careless

Ex: The child got into trouble for shooting off his mouth in class , making rude comments and interrupting the teacher

in {one's} bad books [Frase]

in a state in which one is disliked by someone

Ex: The child 's constant tantrums , her disrespectful attitude towards her parents , and her refusal to obey their rules caused a rift between her and her parents , putting her firmly in their bad books .

in {one's} good books [Frase]

in a state in which someone is very pleased with one

Ex: The student stayed out of trouble and completed all his assignments, so he was in the teacher's good books.

to [change] {one's} tune [Frase]

cambiare idea

Ex: He bragged that the test was easy , but when he saw his grade he changed his tune .

to [know] where {sb} [stand] [Frase]

to have an understanding of how one is viewed or valued by another person

Ex: After the candid conversation with the supervisor, Sarah knew exactly where she stood in terms of her performance and potential for advancement.

to {not} [have] a good word to say (for|about) {sth} [Frase]

criticare sempre

Ex: The disappointed customer returned the product, saying they had not a good word to say for it, and demanded a full refund.

to [hold] {one's} tongue [Frase]

to refrain from speaking or expressing one's thoughts or opinions

Ex: Despite his frustration , he held his tongue during the meeting to avoid causing further conflict .

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