zona grigia
a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear
The idiom "gray area" is derived from the color gray, which is often associated with ambiguity and uncertainty. It has been used in the English language for many years to describe situations or issues that are not clearly defined, making it challenging to establish precise boundaries or categorize them definitively.
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luce verde
approval to begin a project
The origin of the idiom "green light" can be traced back to the early 20th century, specifically to the traffic signal system. The use of red, yellow, and green lights in traffic signals was introduced to regulate and control vehicular movement. The green light, being the third and final signal in the sequence, indicated that it was safe for drivers to proceed. This phrase is frequently used in business settings, project management, decision-making processes, and personal endeavors.
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di punto in bianco
occurring without prior warning
burocrazia
official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming
The idiom "red tape" has its origins in 16th century England where legal documents were bound by red tape as a way of showing that they were official. This phrase is typically used to describe excessive bureaucracy or official procedures which can hinder or delay progress.
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in negativo
in debt due to spending more than one's earnings
The phrase "in the red" originates from the practice of using red ink to indicate negative amounts or deficits in financial records and accounting ledgers. This idiom is used to describe a financial situation where expenses exceed income, resulting in a negative balance or deficit.
patch viola
a period marked by good luck or success
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(bandiera di resa)
bandiera bianca
a universal symbol of surrender or truce, used to indicate the intention to cease fighting or negotiate peace
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con ottimi voti
in a distinctive and very successful way
The idiom "with flying colors" is believed to have originated in the 16th century. At the time, flags were used to signal victory in battle. A flag that was flying high and undamaged was seen as a sign of victory, while a flag that was damaged or lowered was seen as a sign of defeat. The phrase "with flying colors" came to be used to describe a person or group who had achieved success or victory. It suggests that the person or group has performed exceptionally well and has surpassed expectations.
solare
related to the sun
cosmico
related to the universe and the vast space outside the earth
(celeste)
celestiale
related to or occurring in the sky or outer space
(relativo ai pianeti)
planetario
related to or characteristic of planets or the solar system
(astrale)
stellare
associated with stars, either in appearance or origin
atmosferico
having a connection to or originating in the Earth's atmosphere
(gravitativo)
gravitazionale
relating to the force of attraction between objects with mass, commonly known as gravity
(terreno)
terrestre
related to or living on land, rather than in the sea or air
(galattica)
galattico
relating to or characteristic of the Milky Way galaxy or galaxies in general
lunare
relating to the moon
(operaio)
lavoratori manuali
relating to jobs or workers who engage in manual labor or skilled trades
(impiegatizio)
da ufficio
relating to jobs or workers who perform professional, managerial, or administrative tasks, typically in office settings
(occasione favorevole)
occasione d'oro
a highly favorable or advantageous chance or situation that holds great potential for success or achievement
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