Comportamento e Approccio - Gelosia & Competizione

Tuffati nelle espressioni idiomatiche inglesi riguardanti la gelosia e la competizione, come 'rubare la scena' e 'avanti nel gioco'.

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to [steal] a march on {sb/sth} [Frase]

to act very fast in order to get advantage over someone

Ex: The Biden administration may be stealing a march by enhancing its own existing models of restricting foreign deductions.

to declare one's participation or candidacy in a competition or contest

Ex: Several companies are throwing their hats into the ring to bid for the lucrative government contract .

ahead of the pack [Frase]

used of a person or organization that is more successful or performing much better than its rivals

Ex: Our products will have to be more innovative if we want to stay ahead of the pack .

to [keep] up with the Joneses [Frase]

non essere meno del vicino

Ex: Her mother , Louise , was very keen on keeping up with the Joneses .

to [beat] {sb} to the draw [Frase]

to react more quickly than someone in doing or achieving something

Ex: He wanted to apply for that job , but she beat him to the draw and submitted her application first .

ahead of the (game|curve) [Frase]

in a better position compared to one's rivals or peers

Ex: Then again , some major thinkers are way ahead of the curve .

on {one's} [heels] [Frase]

near the point of surpassing a fellow competitor

Ex: If she does poorly on this exam, she may lose the title of valedictorian to one of the students on her heels.

cut and thrust [Frase]

schermaglie

Ex: The cut and thrust of the political debate can be intense and passionate .

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