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Scopri come i modi di dire inglesi come "off the rails" e "a sight for sore eyes" si relazionano con la descrizione delle qualità in inglese.

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities

(as|) still as a stone

(as) still as a stone

[Frase]

used to refer to a person or thing that is completely motionless

immobile come una statua, del tutto fermo

immobile come una statua, del tutto fermo

Ex: As the meditation session progressed, she became as still as a stone, finding inner peace and calm.

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(as|) heavy as lead

(as) heavy as lead

[Frase]

used to refer to someone or something that is very difficult to lift or move, due to being heavy

pesantissimo, difficile da sollevare

pesantissimo, difficile da sollevare

Ex: Carrying the suitcase up the stairs felt like a daunting task as it was as heavy as lead.

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(as|) light as a feather

(as) light as a feather

[Frase]

used to refer to someone or something that is very easy to lift and carry, due to having no considerable weight

leggerissimo, facile da sollevare

leggerissimo, facile da sollevare

Ex: With the new aerodynamic design, the racing car felt light as a feather on the track.

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in the raw

[Frase]

(of a thing) in its most natural or true state of existence

allo stato naturale, in forma grezza

allo stato naturale, in forma grezza

Ex: The artist preferred to paint landscapes in the raw, capturing the beauty of nature untouched by human intervention.

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a sight for sore eyes

a sight for sore eyes

[Frase]

a person or thing that is very strange or unattractive in appearance

un brutto spettacolo, qualcosa di brutto da vedere

un brutto spettacolo, qualcosa di brutto da vedere

Ex: The new sculpture in the park was certainly a sight for sore eyes, with its bizarre and unconventional design.

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off the rails

[Frase]

used to say that something is extreme or exciting

pazzesco, super emozionante

pazzesco, super emozionante

Ex: The new roller coaster at the amusement park is off the rails!

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Old Harry

[sostantivo]

the devil or any character that has similarities to it

il diavolo, il demonio

il diavolo, il demonio

Ex: She made a deal with Old Harry, and now she's paying the price for her reckless actions.

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snail mail

[sostantivo]

mail that is delivered physically by the postal system as opposed to email and other electronic means

posta tradizionale, posta cartacea

posta tradizionale, posta cartacea

Ex: I sent my application for the job via snail mail, but I'm worried it won't arrive on time.

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a bunch of fives

a bunch of fives

[Frase]

a person's fist

pugno, mano chiusa

pugno, mano chiusa

Ex: The enraged boxer aimed a bunch of fives at his opponent's jaw.

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AWOL

[aggettivo]

referring to something that is stolen or not in its usual place

sparito, non al suo posto

sparito, non al suo posto

Ex: The valuable painting was mysteriously AWOL from the museum's collection.

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to [get] a hold of {sth}

to get a hold of something

[Frase]

to find a thing that one was searching for

riuscire a trovare qualcosa, mettere le mani su qualcosa

riuscire a trovare qualcosa, mettere le mani su qualcosa

Ex: I finally got a hold of the book you recommended, and I can't wait to start reading it.

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to [lay|get] {one's} hands on {sth}

to lay one's hands on something

[Frase]

to succeed in obtaining something

mettere le mani su qualcosa, riuscire a procurarsi qualcosa

mettere le mani su qualcosa, riuscire a procurarsi qualcosa

Ex: I finally laid my hands on the antique vase I've been searching for at the flea market.

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up for grabs

[Frase]

ready to be used or obtained

disponibile, a disposizione

disponibile, a disposizione

Ex: The last two seats are up for grabs.

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to [go] spare

[Frase]

to be available for use only due to being unwanted

avanzare, restare disponibile

avanzare, restare disponibile

Ex: The extra office supplies will go spare if no one claims them by the end of the week.

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crystal clear

[aggettivo]

(of an object) clear or thin enough for one to be able to see through it

cristallino, trasparente come il vetro

cristallino, trasparente come il vetro

Ex: The crystal-clear water of the tropical lagoon allowed us to see vibrant coral reefs and colorful fish beneath the surface.

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[Frase]

adhering to traditional values, methods, or styles

vecchio stile, tradizionale

vecchio stile, tradizionale

Ex: Despite the rise of digital media, some people still prefer the old-school charm of reading physical books.

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knee-high to a grasshopper

knee-high to a grasshopper

[Frase]

extremely or unusually small in size or importance

piccolissimo, minuscolo

piccolissimo, minuscolo

Ex: Compared to the grandeur of the neighboring buildings, the quaint little café on the corner is knee-high to a grasshopper.

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(as|) pretty as a picture

(as) pretty as a picture

[Frase]

very appealing to the eyes

splendido da vedere, bellissimo

splendido da vedere, bellissimo

Ex: The cottage looked pretty as a picture with roses around the door.

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(as|) silent as the grave

(as) silent as the grave

[Frase]

used to refer to a place that is completely silent or quiet, with no noise or sound at all

silenziosissimo, immerso nel silenzio

silenziosissimo, immerso nel silenzio

Ex: The room fell silent as the grave when the teacher walked in, signaling the start of the exam.

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(as|) American as apple pie

(as) American as apple pie

[Frase]

used of someone or something that is seen or considered very normal in America

tipicamente americano, americano fino al midollo

tipicamente americano, americano fino al midollo

Ex: The small-town Fourth of July parade was as American as apple pie, with marching bands, flags, and classic cars.

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to [look] as if {sb} slept in {one's} clothes

to look as if somebody slept in one's clothes

[Frase]

to look messy, wrinkled, or poorly dressed

Ex: He looked as if he had slept in his clothes.

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along the line of {sth}

along the line of something

[Frase]

in alignment with a specific path, course, or set of guidelines within a given context or framework

in linea con, in conformità con

in linea con, in conformità con

Ex: The team is working along the line of the project plan, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule.

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Descrivere le Qualità
Buona Qualità o Condizione	Scarsa Qualità o Condizione	Noioso o Interessante	Confronto
Simile o Dissimile	Ordine e Pulizia	Cose Vecchie e Nuove	Forma, Colore e Texture
Luogo e Posizione	Posizione e Collocamento	Compatibilità e Incompatibilità	Adeguatezza e Inadeguatezza
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