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Il libro Street Talk 1 - Lezione 1

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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 blow the entire project .
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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 chill out your mind .
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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

sfigato, nerd

sfigato, nerd

Ex: She embraced her identity as dweeb, proudly showing off her collection of rare comic books .
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to eat
[Verbo]

to cause worry or annoyance for someone

mangiare, consumare

mangiare, consumare

Ex: She knew work stress eating him and that he needed to relax .
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final
[sostantivo]

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

esame finale, esame di fine corso

esame finale, esame di fine corso

Ex: The final will be proctored in the gymnasium.
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to become extremely upset, agitated, or overwhelmed by fear, anxiety, or excitement

andare nel panico, farsi prendere dal panico

andare nel panico, farsi prendere dal panico

Ex: I freaked out when I realized I had forgotten about the important meeting.
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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 didget away with it because the teacher caught him .
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get out of here
[interiezione]

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

Ma va'?, Dai

Ma va'?, Dai

Ex: Get out of here , you 're telling me you met the Queen of England ?
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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 to 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

dice, racconta

dice, racconta

Ex: Curious about the peculiar noise , I asked , and went, ' It 's just the old plumbing . '
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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: laid-back personality makes him great at diffusing tense situations with a relaxed attitude .
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like
[Preposizione]

used to provide an example

come, tipo

come, tipo

Ex: He likes like apples , oranges , and bananas .
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out of it
[aggettivo]

lacking awareness or understanding due to being uninformed

disconnesso, fuori fase

disconnesso, fuori fase

Ex: Having skipped the training session , Mark out of it when using the new 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 be 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.
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to stand
[Verbo]

to endure, resist, or survive adverse conditions or challenges

resistere, sopportare

resistere, sopportare

Ex: The old stood the winds of many storms .
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face
[sostantivo]

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

viso, faccia

viso, faccia

Ex: The charity event brought together many faces from the community .
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what's up
[interiezione]

used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings

Ehi,  che si dice? Non ti vedevo da un po'!

Ehi, che si dice? Non ti vedevo da un po'!

Ex: What's up, everyone?
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