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Nozioni e Sentimenti - Superstizione e Folclore

Padroneggia i proverbi inglesi riguardanti superstizione e folclore, come "i sogni vanno al contrario" e "un gatto ha nove vite".

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(early|) morning dreams come true

used to suggest that the dreams one has in the early morning hours may predict future events

Si crede che i sogni del mattino predicano il futuro

Si crede che i sogni del mattino predicano il futuro

Ex: I had a dream this morning that I won the lottery, and as they say, morning dreams come true, so I'm feeling lucky today. 
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dreams go by contraries

used to suggest that the opposite of what one dreams about may happen in reality

Nella realtà può accadere il contrario del sogno

Nella realtà può accadere il contrario del sogno

Ex: She didn't let her bad dream get her down, knowing that dreams go by contraries and that it probably meant something positive was on the horizon. 
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dream of a funeral and you hear of a marriage

used to imply that dreaming of a funeral can signal a positive event like a wedding, suggesting that negative dreams can have positive outcomes

Un brutto sogno può essere considerato segno di buone notizie

Un brutto sogno può essere considerato segno di buone notizie

Ex: After having a dream about attending a funeral, my friend recalled the old saying dream of a funeral and you hear of a marriage, and wondered if it was a sign of good news to come. 
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bad things come in threes

used to suggest that misfortune or bad luck often happens in groups of three, and when one negative event occurs, two more will follow

Si dice che le disgrazie arrivino spesso a gruppi di tre

Si dice che le disgrazie arrivino spesso a gruppi di tre

Ex: First, I lost my wallet, then my phone broke, and now my car won’t start—bad things come in threes, it seems. 
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a cat has nine lives

used to suggest that cats are resilient creatures that can survive dangerous situations

I gatti possono sopravvivere a molti pericoli

I gatti possono sopravvivere a molti pericoli

Ex: My goodness, that cat survived being hit by a car!  It's true what they say, a cat has nine lives. 
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sing before breakfast, (and|) you will cry before night

used to suggest that being overly optimistic or confident at the start of the day can lead to disappointment or failure later on, as unforeseen events or circumstances may arise

Un ottimismo prematuro può portare alla delusione

Un ottimismo prematuro può portare alla delusione

Ex: When my team started to celebrate too early in a competition, our coach reminded us 'sing before breakfast, you will cry before night' and encouraged us to stay focused and avoid overconfidence. 
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(speak|talk) of the devil, and he (shall|will) appear

used to acknowledge the arrival of someone who was being discussed, suggesting that talking about someone who is absent can attract their attention or presence unexpectedly

Qualcuno può comparire proprio mentre si parla di lui

Qualcuno può comparire proprio mentre si parla di lui

Ex: John was discussing his former boss when he walked into the room, and someone joked, "Speak of the devil, and he shall appear!" 
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he that follows freits, freits (will|shall) follow him

used to imply that those who are superstitious and rely on omens may be more likely to experience misfortune, as their beliefs can become a self-fulfilling prophecy

La superstizione può provocare essa stessa la sfortuna

La superstizione può provocare essa stessa la sfortuna

Ex: When my friend insisted on carrying a rabbit's foot for good luck, I reminded her that he that follows freits, freits will follow him, and suggested that she focus on her own actions instead. 
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May chickens come cheeping

used to suggest that the children that are born in May are more vulnerable to illness or health issues

I bambini nati a maggio sono ritenuti più fragili

I bambini nati a maggio sono ritenuti più fragili

Ex: My grandmother always warned me not to have a child in May, as she believed they would be frail and delicate - she used to say May chickens come cheeping. 
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clear moon, frost soon

used to refer to the traditional belief that a clear moonlit sky is often associated with the prediction of frost or cold weather in the near future

Un cielo limpido al chiaro di luna preannuncia spesso il gelo

Un cielo limpido al chiaro di luna preannuncia spesso il gelo

Ex: When my father saw a clear moonlit sky in the evening, he always warned us that 'clear moon, frost soon' and advised us to bring in any plants that might be damaged by frost. 
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beware of an oak, it draws the stroke

used to warn one to be cautious of large trees, especially oak trees, during thunderstorms as they are more likely to be struck by lightning

Durante i temporali,  stai lontano dai grandi alberi

Durante i temporali, stai lontano dai grandi alberi

Ex: After a lightning strike hit a tree in our neighborhood, my mother said 'beware of an oak, it draws the stroke' and advised me to stay inside during thunderstorms. 
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