Descrivere le Qualità - Compatibilità e Incompatibilità

Scopri come i modi di dire inglesi come "parlare senza capirsi" e "andare contro" si relazionano con la compatibilità e l'incompatibilità in inglese.

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at cross purposes [Frase]

used to describe a situation in which people or groups have conflicting goals or intentions

Ex: The team members were talking at cross purposes, as each had a different understanding of the project's objectives.

on (a|) par with {sb/sth} [Frase]

used to convey that a person or thing is on the same level as someone or something else

Ex: His new book is on par with his bestsellers .

out of place [Frase]

not suitable for a particular situation

Ex: His casual attire stood out and felt out of place at the formal gala .

out of context [Frase]

used of a statement or remark that is quoted in an incomplete or inaccurate way, often to the point that makes it hard to understand if not misunderstood

Ex: Quoting a single sentence from a lengthy conversation can easily lead to misinterpretation and taking it out of context .

at odds [Frase]

(with reference to two things) in contrast to each other instead of correspondence

Ex: The siblings were constantly at odds with each other , always arguing about trivial matters .

out of step with {sb/sth} [Frase]

having ideas or beliefs that are in conflict with those of other people

Ex: His conservative views on social issues put him out of step with the progressive majority in the community .

to [fly] in the teeth of {sth} [Frase]

to be in complete disagreement with something

Ex: His conservative views on social issues put him out of step with the progressive majority in the community.

to [lend] itself to {sth} [Frase]

to naturally fit or suit a particular use or situation

Ex: The spacious kitchen layout lends itself to hosting large family gatherings.

out of whack [Frase]

obsoleto

Ex: After the power outage , the timing of all the clocks in the house was out of whack , causing confusion .

strange bedfellows [sostantivo]

strani compagni di letto

Ex: The environmentalist and the oil company executive made for strange bedfellows when they joined forces to develop renewable energy solutions .

L'ambientalista e il dirigente della compagnia petrolifera hanno fatto strani compagni di letto quando hanno unito le forze per sviluppare soluzioni di energia rinnovabile.

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