Vocabolario Essenziale per l'Esame SAT - Espressioni utili

non apprezzare una persona

to refrain from speaking or expressing one's thoughts or opinions

to appeal to someone's particular interests or preferences

to fail to deal with all aspects of a problem, topic, etc.

piegato

to reach a point where gains equal losses, resulting in a balance

to create a situation in which it is easier for one to do something or for something to happen

alla ricerca di

to benefit from two opposing or contradictory situations or options at the same time

allargare l'orizzonte

iniziare qualcosa prima di quanto sia accettabile

carta bianca

used to indicate that after a key event, the following developments are well-known or self-explanatory

to accept a less important, less visible, or secondary role compared to someone else

essere nei guai

no longer popular, accepted, or supported by others

a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

an area that is near a place in which someone resides

to twist and rub one's hands together out of distress or worry

an unexpected or unusual occurrence or event that alters the course of events

avere la strada di qualcuno

to enjoy or use something as much or as often as one can

avere talento musicale

something that proves useful or valuable for a given purpose

uscire dal tuo guscio

essere al tuo posto

the limits of human knowledge or understanding, representing areas that remain unknown or unexplored

dal nulla

not being aware of recent information about something

to be wise enough to avoid certain behaviors or thoughts

to feel relief or relaxation because a period of worry, stress, or anticipation has passed

to be occupied by a large number of things

a point in a person's life or a situation where they must make a critical decision or choose between two different options or paths

in a way that goes unnoticed or avoids attracting any attention

(with reference to two things) in contrast to each other instead of correspondence

to use something for personal gain in an unfair or dishonest manner

valore nominale

the opposite or contrasting aspect of a situation, idea, or argument

fare commenti sfavorevoli su qualcuno

to be dismissed or expelled from a place, job, or position

fare qualcosa senza un reale interesse

to have a significant impact or influence on something

firmly determined and focused on the task at hand

svolta

to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

to naturally fit or suit a particular use or situation