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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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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
at cross purposes

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

Ex: The negotiation failed because the parties involved were talking at cross purposes, unable to reach a mutual agreement.
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on (a|) par with {sb/sth}

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

Ex: Her artistic talent is on a par with some of the greatest painters of our time.
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out of place

not suitable for a particular situation

Ex: The incorrect grammatical structure in the sentence made it appear out of place in the well-written essay.
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out of context

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: It is important to consider the historical background and cultural context when studying literature to avoid misinterpreting the author's intentions and taking passages out of context.
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at odds
at odds
[Frase]

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

Ex: The artist's abstract painting was at odds with the traditional style of the gallery, eliciting mixed reactions from the visitors.
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out of step with {sb/sth}

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

Ex: The team's lack of communication made them constantly out of step with each other, resulting in mistakes and inefficiencies.
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to [fly] in the teeth of {sth}

to be in complete disagreement with something

Ex: The team's lack of communication made them constantly out of step with each other, resulting in mistakes and inefficiencies.
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to [lend] itself to {sth}

to naturally fit or suit a particular use or situation

Ex: Her artistic style lends itself to a wide range of mediums, from painting to sculpture.
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out of whack

not corresponding to or agreeing with something else

obsoleto

obsoleto

Ex: The team's chemistry on the field was out of whack, leading to a series of miscommunications and errors.
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strange bedfellows
strange bedfellows
[sostantivo]

two people or things that form a very good but strange combination with one another

strani compagni di letto, strani alleati

strani compagni di letto, strani alleati

Ex: The musician and the mathematician formed strange bedfellows, combining their talents to create innovative compositions based on mathematical principles .

Il musicista e il matematico hanno formato strani compagni di letto, combinando i loro talenti per creare composizioni innovative basate su principi matematici.

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