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Unità 4 – Vocabolario

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now and again
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by and large
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law and order
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facts and figures
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trial and error
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tried and tested
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ready and waiting
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once and for all
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sick and tired
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aches and pains
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out and about
now and again
now and again
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/nˈaʊ ænd ɐɡˈɛn/
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ogni tanto

ogni tanto

on occasions that are not regular or frequent

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They visit their hometown now and again.
He listens to jazz music now and again.
by and large
avverbio
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/baɪ ænd lˈɑːɹdʒ/
in generale

in generale

Collocation

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

law and order
Frase
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/lˈɔː ænd ˈɔːɹdɚ/
legge e ordine

legge e ordine

a state of society where laws are followed, and public safety is maintained

facts and figures
Frase
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/fˈækts ænd fˈɪɡjɚz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

full and exact information about something

What is the origin of the idiom "facts and figures" and when to use it?

The idiom "facts and figures" originated from the practice of presenting statistical data and concrete information to support or illustrate a point. It emphasizes the use of factual evidence and numerical data to provide a comprehensive and objective understanding of a particular subject or situation. In other words, the phrase suggests that relying on accurate and verifiable information enhances the credibility and validity of an argument or analysis, enabling a more informed and evidence-based discussion.

trial and error
Frase
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/tɹˈaɪəl ænd ˈɛɹɚ/
processo ed errore

processo ed errore

the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome

tried and (tested|trusted)
tried and tested
Frase
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/tɹˈaɪd ænd tˈɛstᵻd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

proven to be effective, reliable, or trustworthy through experience, testing, or a history of success

ready and waiting
Frase
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/ɹˈɛdi ænd wˈeɪɾɪŋ/
N/A

N/A

fully prepared and available for something that is expected to happen or occur

once and for all
once and for all
Frase
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/wˈʌns ænd fɔːɹ ˈɔːl/
una volta per tutte

una volta per tutte

Idiom

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

What is the origin of the idiom "once and for all" and when to use it?

The idiom "once and for all" has roots in Middle English and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is an idiomatic expression that emerged from the combination of the individual words "once" and "for all," which have been used separately in English for much longer. This expression is used in personal situations to resolve conflicts or make firm commitments, in professional settings to establish clear guidelines or decisions, in legal matters to settle disputes conclusively, and in discussions or debates to assert a final position or settle an argument.

sick and tired
sick and tired
Frase
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/sˈɪk ænd tˈaɪɚd/
stanco

stanco

Idiom
Informal

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

What is the origin of the idiom "sick and tired" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "sick and tired" can be traced back to the 16th century. The word "sick" in this context means weary or fed up, while "tired" means exhausted or fatigued. This idiom is used in various contexts to express profound frustration or weariness with a particular situation, person, or ongoing circumstances. This idiomatic expression is commonly used in personal conversations, informal settings, and even in written or spoken expressions of discontent.

aches and pains
Frase
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/ˈeɪkz ænd pˈeɪnz/
N/A

N/A

general discomfort or soreness in various parts of the body

out and about
avverbio
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/ˈaʊt ænd ɐbˈaʊt/
(in attività)

(in attività)

in giro

out of the house or office, and actively engaged in various activities, especially outdoors

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