Comportamento e Approccio - Comportamento offensivo

Esplora i modi di dire inglesi relativi a comportamenti offensivi, tra cui "close to the bone" e "eat dirt".

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to [eat] dirt [Frase]

to receive insults or bad treatment, especially without ever complaining

Ex: He eats dirt every time he tries to show off his skills and fails miserably .

to consider a person or thing unimportant and undeserving of respect

Ex: Some employees felt that the manager looked down his nose at their suggestions and ideas , acting as if their input did n't matter .

near the knuckle [Frase]

(of jokes or remarks) close to the limits of what people can tolerate or find acceptable, particularly if it is offensive or sexually suggestive

Ex: The comedian 's jokes were witty but sometimes near the knuckle , causing a few uncomfortable moments in the audience .

to [air] {one's} lungs [Frase]

to speak in a manner that is rude or sexually offensive

Ex: He just went to the boss 's office , aired his lungs and now he 's complaining about losing his job !

to [give] {sb} (some|any) lip [Frase]

to talk to a person in a way that is rude and shows no respect for them

Ex: And he was not certain , not certain at all , what he 'd do if the prisoner gave him any lip or tried to be smart .

close to home [Frase]

resonating deeply with someone's personal experiences, feelings, or beliefs

Ex: His song about losing a loved one brought tears to my eyes - it was so close to home .

to [hang] a BA [Frase]

volgare slang per mostrare le natiche nude in segno di mancanza di rispetto per l'uomo

Ex: He went to the window and hung a BA — just for the hell of it .

to [give|flip] {sb} the finger [Frase]

mostrare il dito medio

Ex: I gave the driver the finger after he cut me off in traffic.

to [have] (a|some) nerve [Frase]

avere coraggio

Ex: Jake has a nerve talking back to his mother like that !

to [take] {one's} name in vain [Frase]

usare un nome

Ex: In this house, we don't take the lord's name in vain.

close to the bone [Frase]

(of a joke, story, remark, etc.) dealing with sensitive or controversial topics that can be uncomfortable or unsettling to hear

Ex: Her memoir openly discussed her abuse experience , which was harrowing and close to the bone .

no-go area [sostantivo]

zona vietata

Ex: Religion is a no-go area when you talk with her .

La religione è un argomento tabù quando parli con lei.

to [give] {sb} the bird [Frase]

to laugh or shout insults at someone

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Comportamento e Approccio
Preveggenza & Prudenza	Reazione eccessiva	Tact	Essere diplomatico
Improvvisazione & Compromesso	Comportarsi educatamente	Mancanza di cura o considerazione	Senza cura o pensiero
Reagire o Esigere	Risposte conversazionali	Mostrare sorpresa	Pagare o Attirare l'Attenzione
Non prestando attenzione	Comportamento offensivo	Reazione e risposta	Gelosia & Competizione
Trattamento duro e rigoroso