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to blow
[Verbo]

to make a mess of or ruin something, often through reckless actions or poor decision-making

rovinare, mandare all'aria

rovinare, mandare all'aria

Ex: The manager 's failure to communicate crucial information to the team had the potential to blow the entire project .L'incapacità del manager di comunicare informazioni cruciali al team aveva il potenziale di **mandare all'aria** l'intero progetto.
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to relax and take a break especially when feeling stressed or upset

rilassati

rilassati

Ex: The therapist suggested a few techniques to help chill out your mind .Il terapeuta ha suggerito alcune tecniche per aiutare a **rilassare** la mente.
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to be unable to remember something clearly

Ex: When the teacher asked me to explain the concept , drew a blank and could n't find the right words .
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dweeb
[sostantivo]

a person, often a student, who is socially awkward, overly studious, or lacks common social skills, and is often ridiculed for these traits

uno sfigato, un secchione

uno sfigato, un secchione

Ex: She embraced her identity as a dweeb, proudly showing off her collection of rare comic books .Ha abbracciato la sua identità di **secchione**, mostrando con orgoglio la sua collezione di fumetti rari.
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to eat
[Verbo]

to cause worry or annoyance for someone

rodere, divorare

rodere, divorare

Ex: She knew work stress was eating him and that he needed to relax .Sapeva che lo stress del lavoro lo **divorava** e che aveva bisogno di rilassarsi.
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final
[sostantivo]

an examination or assessment administered at the end of an academic term or course

esame finale, finale

esame finale, finale

Ex: The final will be proctored in the gymnasium.L'**esame finale** sarà sorvegliato nella palestra.
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to become extremely upset, agitated, or overwhelmed by fear, anxiety, or excitement

impazzire, andare in tilt

impazzire, andare in tilt

Ex: I freaked out when I realized I had forgotten about the important meeting.Sono **andato in panico** quando ho realizzato di aver dimenticato l'importante riunione.
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irritated or enraged to the point of frustration

va fuori di testa

va fuori di testa

Ex: When the plans for the outing changed slightly, he got bent out of shape and refused to participate, sulking for the rest of the day.
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to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

farla franca

farla franca

Ex: He tried to cheat on the test , but he did n’t get away with it because the teacher caught him .Ha provato a copiare durante il test, ma non è riuscito a **farla franca** perché l'insegnante lo ha beccato.
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get out of here
[interiezione]

used to express astonishment, disbelief, or incredulity in response to something surprising or extraordinary

Esci di qui!, Ma dai!

Esci di qui!, Ma dai!

Ex: Get out of here , you 're telling me you met the Queen of England ?**Esci di qui**, mi stai dicendo che hai incontrato la regina d'Inghilterra?
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to no longer bother someone and leave them alone

Ex: Feeling crowded at the party , Alex decided to find a quieter space and politely told the enthusiastic group get out of his face for a moment of solitude .
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used to show one's disbelief or disagreement about what someone has just said

Ex: You're complaining about the weather again?
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to go
[Verbo]

to say, especially used when one is orally narrating something

dire, fare

dire, fare

Ex: Curious about the peculiar noise , I asked , and he went, ' It 's just the old plumbing . 'Curioso del rumore strano, ho chiesto, e lui **ha detto**, 'È solo la vecchia idraulica.'
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to feel intense feelings of sexual attraction for someone

la voglia di qualcuno

la voglia di qualcuno

Ex: I think got the hots for him after their first date .
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laid-back
[aggettivo]

(of a person) living a life free of stress and tension

rilassato

rilassato

Ex: His laid-back personality makes him great at diffusing tense situations with a relaxed attitude .La sua personalità **rilassata** lo rende bravissimo a disinnescare situazioni tese con un atteggiamento tranquillo.
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like
[Preposizione]

used to provide an example

come

come

Ex: He likes fruits like apples , oranges , and bananas .Gli piacciono i frutti **come** mele, arance e banane.
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out of it
[aggettivo]

lacking awareness or understanding due to being uninformed

fuori dal mondo, sconnesso

fuori dal mondo, sconnesso

Ex: Having skipped the training session , Mark was out of it when using the new software .Avendo saltato la sessione di formazione, Mark era **fuori dal mondo** usando il nuovo software.
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to cause someone to become extremely angry or upset without intending to

avere insistito nel modo sbagliato

avere insistito nel modo sbagliato

Ex: The persistent negativity will rubbing them the wrong way throughout the project .
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teacher's pet
[sostantivo]

someone who is considered the teacher's favorite student and therefore has advantage over others in the classroom

Studente preferito dell'insegnante

Studente preferito dell'insegnante

Ex: Being the teacher’s pet didn’t make her popular with her classmates.Essere il **cocco della maestra** non l'ha resa popolare tra i suoi compagni di classe.
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to stand
[Verbo]

to endure, resist, or survive adverse conditions or challenges

sopportare, resistere

sopportare, resistere

Ex: The old oak tree stood the winds of many storms .La vecchia quercia **resistette** ai venti di molte tempeste.
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face
[sostantivo]

a person's facial appearance, often used to refer to or identify an individual

volto

volto

Ex: The charity event brought together many well-known faces from the community .L'evento di beneficenza ha riunito molti **volti** noti della comunità.
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what's up
[interiezione]

used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings

Che succede?, Come va?

Che succede?, Come va?

Ex: What's up, everyone?**Che succede**, tutti? Come state oggi?
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