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Inglese e Conoscenza del Mondo per l'ACT - Espressioni Utili

Qui imparerai alcuni utili idiomi inglesi come "libero sfogo", "pareggiare", "in disaccordo", ecc. che ti aiuteranno a superare i tuoi ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
to [know] better

to be wise enough to avoid certain behaviors or thoughts

sapere che non si deve fare, avere abbastanza buon senso da evitarlo

sapere che non si deve fare, avere abbastanza buon senso da evitarlo

Ex: You should know better than to share your password with strangers. 
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to [jump] the gun

to do something too earlier than its right time

precipitarsi, partire troppo presto

precipitarsi, partire troppo presto

Ex: Don't jump the gun; we haven't signed the contract yet. 
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to [broaden|expand|widen] {one's} (horizons|mind)

to expand one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives, often by exploring new places, ideas, or cultures, with the aim of gaining a broader understanding of the world

allargare i propri orizzonti, aprire la mente

allargare i propri orizzonti, aprire la mente

Ex: Traveling to different countries can broaden your horizons by exposing you to new cultures, traditions, and ways of life. 
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to [shed] light on {sth}

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

fare luce su qualcosa, chiarire qualcosa

fare luce su qualcosa, chiarire qualcosa

Ex: The new report sheds light on why the project failed. 
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a far cry from {sth}

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

essere ben lontano da qualcosa, non avere nulla a che vedere con qualcosa

essere ben lontano da qualcosa, non avere nulla a che vedere con qualcosa

Ex: The dilapidated house they purchased was a far cry from the beautiful, renovated home they had envisioned. 
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bent on
bent on
[aggettivo]

determined or fully committed to pursuing a particular course of action

piegato

piegato

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to [hold]  {one's} tongue

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

tenere la bocca chiusa, stare zitto

tenere la bocca chiusa, stare zitto

Ex: Despite his frustration, he held his tongue during the meeting to avoid causing further conflict. 
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to [scratch|scrape] the surface

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

fermarsi alla superficie, non andare a fondo

fermarsi alla superficie, non andare a fondo

Ex: The introductory course only scratches the surface of the subject; to truly master it, one must pursue advanced studies. 
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to [pave] the way (for|to) {sth}

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

spianare la strada, preparare il terreno

spianare la strada, preparare il terreno

Ex: Her years of hard work and dedication paved the way for her promotion to the role of department manager. 
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neck of the woods

an area that is near a place in which someone resides

la nostra zona, dalle nostre parti

la nostra zona, dalle nostre parti

Ex: I haven't seen him around this neck of the woods for quite some time. 
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on the lookout for {sb/sth}

constantly paying attention to a person or thing to prevent a problem, danger, etc.

stare all'erta per, tenere d'occhio

stare all'erta per, tenere d'occhio

Ex: The security guards are always on the lookout for unauthorized personnel in the restricted area. 
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to [have] it both ways

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

volere tutto, volere due vantaggi insieme

volere tutto, volere due vantaggi insieme

Ex: You can't have it both ways: either take the promotion or keep your free evenings. 
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free rein
free rein
[sostantivo]

the state in which one is completely free to do or say what one desires

briglia sciolta, piena libertà

briglia sciolta, piena libertà

Ex: The editor gave the writer free rein to say exactly what she thought. 
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to [lend] itself to {sth}

to naturally fit or suit a particular use or situation

prestarsi a, essere adatto a

prestarsi a, essere adatto a

Ex: The spacious kitchen layout lends itself to hosting large family gatherings. 
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the rest is history

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

il resto è storia, il seguito lo conoscono tutti

il resto è storia, il seguito lo conoscono tutti

Ex: He launched his first product in his garage, and the rest is history—the company became a global powerhouse. 
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to [take] a back seat

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

passare in secondo piano, lasciare spazio a qualcun altro

passare in secondo piano, lasciare spazio a qualcun altro

Ex: After years of leading the team, she decided to take a back seat. 
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to [fall] on hard times

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

essere nei guai

essere nei guai

Ex: The scheme is designed to help kids whose parents have fallen on hard times. 
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dead set
dead set
[Frase]

firmly determined and focused on the task at hand

fermamente deciso, deciso fino in fondo

fermamente deciso, deciso fino in fondo

Ex: She was dead set on finishing the report before midnight. 
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fork in the road

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

bivio, momento critico

bivio, momento critico

Ex: Graduating from university was a fork in the road for him; he had to choose between a career abroad or staying in his hometown. 
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out of favor

no longer popular, accepted, or supported by others

Ex: The politician's controversial remarks caused him to fall out of favor with his constituents. 
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to [wring] {one's} hands

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

Ex: She wrung her hands in anxiety as she awaited the doctor's verdict. 
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to [have|get] {one's} (own|) way

to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

fare di testa propria, spuntarla

fare di testa propria, spuntarla

Ex: She always has her way in the end. 
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to [make] the most (out|) of {sth}

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

sfruttare al massimo qualcosa, trarre il massimo da qualcosa

sfruttare al massimo qualcosa, trarre il massimo da qualcosa

Ex: Since we have only a few hours in the city, let's make the most out of our time by visiting the most iconic landmarks. 
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to [carry] a tune

to produce correct musical sounds by one's voice

cantare intonato, tenere la melodia

cantare intonato, tenere la melodia

Ex: I love singing, but I can't carry a tune. 
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grist to the mill

something that proves useful or valuable for a given purpose

Ex: The new data from the market research is grist to the mill for our marketing strategy. 
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out of {one's} shell

used to refer to someone who has become more comfortable or confident in conversing with people

uscire dal guscio, aprirsi agli altri

uscire dal guscio, aprirsi agli altri

Ex: She finally came out of her shell and started talking to everyone. 
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final frontier

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

l'ultima frontiera, il limite estremo della conoscenza

l'ultima frontiera, il limite estremo della conoscenza

Ex: For many scientists, consciousness remains the final frontier. 
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out of nowhere
out of nowhere
[avverbio]

in a sudden and unexpected manner, emphasizing the element of surprise

all'improvviso, senza preavviso

all'improvviso, senza preavviso

Ex: A deer darted out of nowhere and caused the car to swerve off the road. 
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to [tickle] {one's} fancy

to appeal to someone's particular interests or preferences

andare a genio, piacere

andare a genio, piacere

Ex: If the painting tickles your fancy, you should buy it. 
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out of the loop

not being aware of recent information about something

fuori dal giro, non essere aggiornato

fuori dal giro, non essere aggiornato

Ex: I felt out of the loop after missing three meetings. 
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to [breathe] a sigh of relief

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

tirare un sospiro di sollievo, sentirsi sollevato

tirare un sospiro di sollievo, sentirsi sollevato

Ex: After days of uncertainty, they finally received good news and could breathe a sigh of relief. 
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to [burst] at the seams

to be occupied by a large number of things

scoppiare di roba, essere pieno fino all'orlo

scoppiare di roba, essere pieno fino all'orlo

Ex: The suitcase was packed so tightly that it was bursting at the seams, barely able to close. 
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under the radar

in a way that goes unnoticed or avoids attracting any attention

senza farsi notare, discretamente

senza farsi notare, discretamente

Ex: The company quietly launched a new product under the radar to test its reception before a full-scale release. 
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to [break] even

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

Ex: The startup is projected to break even after a few more months of operation. 
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at odds
at odds
[Frase]

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

in contrasto con, in disaccordo con

in contrasto con, in disaccordo con

Ex: The siblings were constantly at odds with each other, always arguing about trivial matters. 
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to [take] advantage of {sth}

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

Ex: In a healthy relationship, neither party should take advantage of the other's generosity. 
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face value
face value
[sostantivo]

the obvious meaning or worth of something, without looking deeper

valore nominale

valore nominale

Ex: He took the promise at face value without questioning it. 
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flip side
flip side
[Frase]

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

l'altra faccia della medaglia, il rovescio della medaglia

l'altra faccia della medaglia, il rovescio della medaglia

Ex: On the flip side of success is often the struggle and hard work that went into achieving it. 
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to [drag] {one's} name through the (mud|mire)

to make unfavorable remarks about someone

infangare il nome, screditare qualcuno

infangare il nome, screditare qualcuno

Ex: His former partner dragged his name through the mud after the breakup. 
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to [be] out on {one's} ear

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

essere sbattuto fuori, essere cacciato via

essere sbattuto fuori, essere cacciato via

Ex: If he shows up drunk again, he'll be out on his ear. 
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to [go] through the motions

to do something without real interest, feeling, or effort

fare le cose tanto per farle, farlo senza convinzione

fare le cose tanto per farle, farlo senza convinzione

Ex: He went through the motions at work after losing interest in the job. 
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to [make] inroads (into|on) {sth}

to have a significant impact or influence on something

avere un impatto su qualcosa, farsi strada in qualcosa

avere un impatto su qualcosa, farsi strada in qualcosa

Ex: By the 1950s, television had made great inroads into the territory of the news magazines. 
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turning point
turning point
[sostantivo]

a point at which a drastic change occurs in a situation, especially one that makes it improve

punto di svolta, svolta decisiva

punto di svolta, svolta decisiva

Ex: Getting that first big client was the turning point for the company. 
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to [take] it for granted

to assume without question that something is true

dare per scontato, considerare ovvio

dare per scontato, considerare ovvio

Ex: I took it for granted that the meeting was still on. 
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in {one's} shoes

in a similar or identical situation to someone else, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one

al suo posto, nella sua situazione

al suo posto, nella sua situazione

Ex: I wouldn't know what to do in her shoes. 
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quirk of fate

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

scherzo del destino, un capriccio del destino

scherzo del destino, un capriccio del destino

Ex: By a quirk of fate, they met again in the same city ten years later. 
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