Opinione - Argument

Tuffati negli idiomi inglesi riguardanti le discussioni, come "call off the dogs" e "blazing row".

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water under the bridge [Frase]

used to say that there is no point in arguing about unpleasant things that happened in the past

Ex: Yes , we had our differences in the past , but that 's all water under the bridge now .

blazing row [sostantivo]

una lite furiosa

Ex: Last night , they had a blazing row over their differing political views .

Ieri sera, hanno avuto un acceso litigio sulle loro divergenti opinioni politiche.

to [jump] down {one's} throat [Frase]

to reply quickly and rudely to someone

Ex: When I asked a simple question , he jumped down my throat with a harsh response .

to [have] it out with {sb} [Frase]

dare una relazione per oltre

Ex: After weeks of tension, they finally decided to have it out with each other and discuss their issues openly.

do not get me started [Frase]

used to ask someone not to make one talk about a certain topic as it might start a lengthy, unpleasant discussion

Ex: Do not get me started on the inefficiency of the public transportation system ; I could go on for hours .

to [go|be] (at it|) hammer and tongs [Frase]

discutere caldamente

Ex: He goes hammer and tongs in exposing the evil men through his pen .

the lion's den [Frase]

a state or situation in which one must face extreme hostility

Ex: As a whistleblower , she knew that speaking up would be like entering the lion 's den , facing potential retaliation from powerful individuals .

to [teach] {one's} [grandmother] (how|) to suck eggs [Frase]

to offer unnecessary or redundant instruction or advice to someone who is already experienced or knowledgeable in that particular area

Ex: These young hotshots come in and try to prove they know the ropes better than we do , like they 're teaching their grandmothers how to suck eggs .

to [cut] off {one's} [nose] to spite {one's} face [Frase]

to do something with the intention of harming or punishing someone only to face the consequences oneself

Ex: Jane refused to accept a job offer from her dream company simply because her ex-boyfriend worked there, cutting off her nose to spite her face.

to [show] {sb} the door [Frase]

to angrily ask someone to leave a place

Ex: After his disrespectful comments, the manager showed the employee the door, making it clear that his behavior was unacceptable.

to [swear|curse] a blue streak [Frase]

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: When the car broke down again , John cursed a blue streak , venting his frustration at the never-ending mechanical issues .

monkey in the middle [Frase]

scimmietta

Ex: The new employee found themselves as the monkey in the middle , caught between conflicting demands from their supervisors and co-workers .

running battle [sostantivo]

battaglia protratta

Ex: The two companies have been locked in a running battle for market dominance , constantly competing for customers and market share .

Le due aziende sono state impegnate in una battaglia continua per il dominio del mercato, competendo costantemente per i clienti e la quota di mercato.

shouting match [sostantivo]

gridando partita

Ex: The meeting descended into a shouting match as participants angrily debated the proposed changes to the project .

La riunione è degenerata in una lite urlata mentre i partecipanti discutevano con rabbia i cambiamenti proposti al progetto.

to [call] off the dogs [Frase]

to stop criticizing or attacking another person

Ex: After realizing the suspect 's innocence , the detective called off the dogs , stopping the investigation and releasing the individual from custody .

(battle|clash) of wills [Frase]

a situation involving two people who refuse to compromise, hoping the other individual does so first

Ex: The negotiation turned into a battle of wills as both parties refused to compromise on their key demands , resulting in a deadlock .

to [lock] horns [Frase]

corna di blocco

Ex: The two politicians locked horns during the debate , fiercely arguing over their differing approaches to economic policy .

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