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Total English - Advanced

used to describe someone who has no plans or obligations, often feeling uncertain about how to spend their time

Ex: On days off , she ’s at a loose end, looking for ways to stay productive .
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to overwhelm someone or something with an excessive amount of work, tasks, requests, or messages, often causing a feeling of being stressed

sommergere, travolgere

sommergere, travolgere

Ex: The unexpected project extensions snowed under the construction crew , leading to overtime and tight deadlines .Le estensioni impreviste del progetto hanno **sommerso** la squadra di costruzione, portando a straordinari e scadenze strette.
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to line up
[Verbo]

to stand in a line or row extending in a single direction

fare la fila

fare la fila

Ex: The cars are lining up at the toll booth to pay the toll .Le auto **fanno la fila** al casello per pagare il pedaggio.
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tied up
[aggettivo]

occupied or unavailable due to being busy, engaged, or involved in some activity or task

occupato, impegnato

occupato, impegnato

Ex: The employees were too tied up with paperwork to take a break .I dipendenti erano troppo **impegnati** con le scartoffie per fare una pausa.
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(of a deal, plan, arrangement, etc.) to fail to happen or be completed

fare fiasco

fare fiasco

Ex: The negotiations between the two companies began to fall through over disagreements on contract terms .I negoziati tra le due aziende hanno iniziato a **fallire** a causa di disaccordi sui termini del contratto.
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to initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition

cominciare

cominciare

Ex: The homeowner is excited to go ahead with the renovation plans for the kitchen .Il proprietario di casa è entusiasta di **andare avanti** con i piani di ristrutturazione per la cucina.
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to escape a responsibility

sottrarsi a, evadere

sottrarsi a, evadere

Ex: She couldn’t get out of her commitment to volunteer.Non poteva **sottrarsi** al suo impegno di volontariato.
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to cancel what has been planned

disdire

disdire

Ex: The manager had to call the meeting off due to an emergency.Il manager ha dovuto **annullare** la riunione a causa di un'emergenza.
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to relax after a period of stress or excitement, often by engaging in soothing activities

rilassarsi, distendersi

rilassarsi, distendersi

Ex: She finds it helpful to wind down with a warm bath and a cup of herbal tea .Trova utile **rilassarsi** con un bagno caldo e una tazza di tisana.
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to crop up
[Verbo]

to appear or arise unexpectedly, often referring to a problem, issue, or situation that was not previously anticipated or planned for

spuntare, presentarsi

spuntare, presentarsi

Ex: The car broke down on the highway , and various issues cropped up, making the journey more challenging .L'auto si è rotta in autostrada, e vari problemi **sono emersi**, rendendo il viaggio più impegnativo.
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to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

riposare

riposare

Ex: After a busy day at work, he likes to put his feet up with a cup of tea.
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