Interazioni - Derisione & Ridicolo

Padroneggia i modi di dire inglesi riguardanti la derisione e il ridicolo, come "laughing stock" e "poke fun at".

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to do something that makes a person appear foolish in front of others

Ex: He made a monkey of me by convincing me to wear a ridiculous costume to the party .

to [poke] fun at {sb/sth} [Frase]

prendere in giro una persona

Ex: The comedian poked fun at current events in his stand-up routine .

scherzare con qualcuno in modo amichevole

Ex: Do n't take the mickey out of him ; he 's just trying to learn .

laughing stock [sostantivo]

zimbello

Ex: After his failed attempt at stand-up comedy , he became the laughing stock of the comedy club .

Dopo il suo tentativo fallito di stand-up comedy, è diventato lo zimbello del club comico.

at {one's} expense [Frase]

usare in uno scherzo sull'uomo

Ex: He told a joke at her expense , which left her feeling humiliated in front of the entire group .

to [make] a crack [Frase]

fare una crepa

Ex: She always knows how to make a crack that lightens the mood during tense meetings .

raggiunge o completa

Ex: I wish my coworker would stop criticizing everything I do ; he 's really breaking my stones .