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Qualità - Tempo e Tempestività

Padroneggia i proverbi inglesi riguardanti il tempo e la puntualità, come "la puntualità è l'anima degli affari" e "i ritardi sono pericolosi".

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delays are dangerous

used to warn that procrastination or putting off important tasks or decisions can lead to negative consequences and missed opportunities

Rimandare le cose importanti può essere dannoso

Rimandare le cose importanti può essere dannoso

Ex: The student kept procrastinating on their assignments and projects, and eventually learned the hard way that delays are dangerous when they failed their exams. 
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a day of sorrow is longer than a month of joy

used to imply that negative experiences, such as sorrow or hardship, can make time feel slow and endless, while positive experiences, like joy or happiness, can make time seem to fly by

Nel dolore il tempo passa lento e nella gioia veloce

Nel dolore il tempo passa lento e nella gioia veloce

Ex: When you're going through a tough time, it can feel like a day of sorrow is longer than a month of joy, but don't give up hope. 
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all days are short to industry and long to idleness

used to imply that being productive and busy makes time seem to pass quickly, while being idle and unproductive can make time seem to drag on

Essere occupati fa passare il tempo in fretta,  l'ozio lentamente

Essere occupati fa passare il tempo in fretta, l'ozio lentamente

Ex: John believed that all days are short to industry and long to idleness, so he made sure to keep himself busy with productive tasks. 
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no sooner said than done

used to imply that a task or action was accomplished immediately after it was suggested or requested

Il compito è stato svolto subito dopo la richiesta

Il compito è stato svolto subito dopo la richiesta

Ex: When the client requested a change in the design, the graphic designer made the edits no sooner said than done. 
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punctuality is the soul of business

used to suggest that being on time and meeting deadlines is essential for the success of any business or professional endeavor

La puntualità è essenziale per il successo professionale

La puntualità è essenziale per il successo professionale

Ex: The CEO emphasized the importance of punctuality in their company, stating that punctuality is the soul of business. 
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there is no time like the present

used to imply that there is no better time to act or do something than the present moment

Il momento migliore per iniziare è adesso

Il momento migliore per iniziare è adesso

Ex: She thought about postponing the decision, but there is no time like the present. 
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time and tide (wait|tarry) for no man

used to emphasize that time and opportunities will not wait for anyone, and that once they have passed, they cannot be regained

Il tempo e le opportunità non aspettano nessuno

Il tempo e le opportunità non aspettano nessuno

Ex: The entrepreneur knew that time and tide wait for no man, so she took advantage of every opportunity to grow her business. 
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time fleeth away without delay

used to implt that time is a valuable and limited resource that should be used wisely and not taken for granted, as once it has passed, it cannot be regained

Il tempo passa in fretta e non torna

Il tempo passa in fretta e non torna

Ex: The mother watched her children grow up and realized that time fleeth away without delay, reminding her to cherish every moment with them. 
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time is money

used to emphasize that time is a valuable and limited resource that should be used wisely and efficiently

Il tempo è prezioso e non va sprecato

Il tempo è prezioso e non va sprecato

Ex: The business owner knew that time is money, so she invested in productivity tools and software to streamline her operations and save time. 
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the early man never borrows from the late man

used to suggest that those who start early and work hard are more likely to be successful and not need to rely on others for help

Iniziare presto riduce la necessità di dipendere dagli altri

Iniziare presto riduce la necessità di dipendere dagli altri

Ex: The successful businessman understood the importance of the saying 'the early man never borrows from the late man', and always started his projects early to avoid delays and setbacks. 
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there is a time to speak and a time to be silent

used to suggest there are appropriate times to express oneself and times to refrain from speaking

C'è un tempo per parlare e un tempo per tacere

C'è un tempo per parlare e un tempo per tacere

Ex: My grandmother used to say that there is a time to speak and a time to be silent, and that wisdom comes from knowing the difference between the two. 
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(the|) early bird (catches|gets) the worm

used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

Iniziare presto aumenta le possibilità di successo

Iniziare presto aumenta le possibilità di successo

Ex: The early bird catches the worm, so I made sure to submit my application first. 
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