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Nozioni e Sentimenti - Superstizione e folklore

Impara i proverbi inglesi riguardanti la superstizione e il folklore, come "i sogni vanno per contrari" 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

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dreams go by contraries

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

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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

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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

le cose brutte accadono tre volte

le cose brutte accadono tre volte

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a cat has nine lives

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

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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

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speak of the devil, and he shall 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

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he that follows freits, freits will 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

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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

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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

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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

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