Qualità - Somiglianza e Dissomiglianza

Tuffati nei proverbi inglesi che descrivono somiglianza e dissomiglianza, come "non è tutto oro quello che luccica" e "di notte tutti i gatti sono grigi".

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a thief knows a thief, as a wolf knows a wolf

[Frase]

used to imply that people who have experience in criminal activities have a certain level of understanding and familiarity with the behavior and tactics of other criminals

I criminali riconoscono meglio i metodi degli altri criminali

Ex: The police suspected Mat in a string of burglaries and assigned an undercover officer with a shady past to trail him. Proving how a thief knows a thief, as a wolf knows a wolf.

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East is East, (and) West is West

[Frase]

used to suggest that there are certain inherent differences between two things or groups of people that cannot be overcome or reconciled

Alcune differenze sono così profonde da essere difficili da superare

Ex: The businessman learned that East is East, West is West when he tried to negotiate with a client from a different culture, and realized that his usual tactics were not effective.

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all cats are gray in the dark

[Frase]

used to suggest that when we lack knowledge or understanding about a particular subject, it can be hard to discern the differences between similar things or people

Senza informazioni sufficienti è difficile distinguere le differenze

Ex: Without enough information or context, it can be difficult to distinguish between different options - all cats are gray in the dark, and it's important to gather enough information to make an informed decision.

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like mother, like daughter

[Frase]

used to imply that daughters often share similar qualities, traits, or behaviors with their mothers, either as a result of genetics, upbringing, or cultural influence

Le figlie spesso condividono caratteristiche con le loro madri

Ex: Although they have their differences, there's no denying that they share a lot of similarities - like mother, like daughter, they have a strong bond and connection.

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all that glitters is not gold

[Frase]

used to suggest that appearances can be deceiving, and that it is important to look beyond surface-level qualities to assess true value or worth

Non tutto ciò che appare attraente è davvero prezioso

Ex: Many people are drawn to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, but all that glitters is not gold, and the constant pressure and scrutiny can take a toll on mental health and well-being.

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every light is not the sun

[Frase]

used to highlight the notion that things or people may appear similar but they may not possess the same qualities

Cose simili non hanno necessariamente le stesse qualità

Ex: I learned the hard way that just because someone seems trustworthy, it doesn't mean they are. Every light is not the sun.

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like father, like son

[Frase]

used to say that a son's behavior or qualities are similar to those of his father

I figli spesso condividono caratteristiche con i loro padri

Ex: She could see her son’s passion for drawing was just like his father’s—like father, like son.

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Qualità
Superficialità	Dualità e Contrasto	Utilità e Valore	Qualità e Prestazioni
Somiglianza e Dissomiglianza	Adeguatezza e Compatibilità	Importanza e Priorità	Tempo e Tempestività
Aspettative e Prevedibilità	Praticità	Errori e Imperfezioni

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