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Ricchezza e Successo - Fama e Reputazione

Padroneggia i proverbi inglesi che descrivono la fama e la reputazione, come 'una ferita cattiva guarisce, non un cattivo nome' e 'non esiste pubblicità negativa'.

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a good name is (far|much|way|) better than riches

used to imply that having a good reputation, character, and integrity is more important than having wealth or material possessions

Una buona reputazione e l'integrità valgono più della ricchezza

Una buona reputazione e l'integrità valgono più della ricchezza

Ex: The business owner prioritized ethical practices and customer satisfaction over profit, believing that a good name is better than riches. 
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a good name (keeps|shall keep) its luster in the dark

used to imply that a person's good reputation and character will remain intact even when they are not in the public eye or when they are facing difficult circumstances

Una buona reputazione autentica resta intatta anche nelle difficoltà e lontano dagli occhi degli altri

Una buona reputazione autentica resta intatta anche nelle difficoltà e lontano dagli occhi degli altri

Ex: Even though the successful businessman was facing false accusations, a good name keeps its luster in the dark, and his reputation remained untarnished. 
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give a dog a bad name (and hang him|)

used to suggest that once someone's reputation is tarnished, it can be difficult to restore

Quando la reputazione di qualcuno è rovinata,  è difficile ripristinarla

Quando la reputazione di qualcuno è rovinata, è difficile ripristinarla

Ex: Even though the accused was proven innocent, the damage to his reputation was already done.  As the saying goes, give a dog a bad name. 
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he that has an ill name is half hanged

used to imply that a person with a negative reputation is more likely to be judged harshly or punished severely, even if they are innocent

Una cattiva reputazione porta a essere giudicati più duramente anche se innocenti

Una cattiva reputazione porta a essere giudicati più duramente anche se innocenti

Ex: Despite being innocent of the crime, the suspect's prior convictions led to a harsher sentence, demonstrating how he that has an ill name is half hanged. 
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an ill wound is cured, not an ill name

used to imply that physical wounds can heal with time and treatment, whereas damage to one's reputation or good name can be more lasting and difficult to repair

Una ferita fisica guarisce,  ma il danno alla reputazione può durare

Una ferita fisica guarisce, ma il danno alla reputazione può durare

Ex: When someone spreads false rumors about you, it can be tempting to fight back with insults and accusations.  But this can make the situation worse, as it can damage your reputation even further.  Remember that an ill wound is cured, not an ill name. 
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more people know Tom Fool than Tom Fool knows

used to warn about the potential pitfalls of notoriety or fame, and encourage careful consideration of one's actions and how they might be perceived by others

La notorietà fa sì che molti ti conoscano,  quindi bisogna stare attenti alle proprie azioni

La notorietà fa sì che molti ti conoscano, quindi bisogna stare attenti alle proprie azioni

Ex: The politician was warned that more people know Tom Fool than Tom Fool knows, so he should be careful about making any controversial statements that could damage his reputation. 
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there is no such thing as bad publicity

used to suggest that any publicity or attention, even if negative, is ultimately beneficial for someone or something because it raises awareness and generates interest

Anche l'attenzione negativa può aumentare la notorietà

Anche l'attenzione negativa può aumentare la notorietà

Ex: The fashion designer's latest collection was ridiculed by some critics, but the designer remained optimistic - after all, there is no such thing as bad publicity. 
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throw dirt enough, and (hopefully|) some will stick

used to suggest that if someone makes enough false or negative accusations against another person, some of those accusations are likely to be believed, regardless of whether they are true or false

Se false accuse vengono ripetute abbastanza,  qualcuno può finire per crederci

Se false accuse vengono ripetute abbastanza, qualcuno può finire per crederci

Ex: The ex-employee made unfounded accusations against their former boss in the hopes that it would make them look like a victim,, believing in the saying throw dirt enough, and some will stick. 
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