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Il libro Street Talk 1 - Uno sguardo più da vicino: Lezione 2

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Street Talk 1
bananas
[aggettivo]

experiencing an state of extreme anger, excitement, or craziness

fuori di testa, esaltato

fuori di testa, esaltato

Ex: You're driving me bananas with all those questions.
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second banana
[sostantivo]

an individual who is not as important or influential as someone else in an organization

secondo banana, braccio destro

secondo banana, braccio destro

Ex: The CEO is the face of the company , but the COO is second banana who makes sure the company runs smoothly .
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top banana
[sostantivo]

the leading or most influential person in a group or enterprise

primo della classe, maggiorente

primo della classe, maggiorente

Ex: After winning the championship , he was hailed as top banana of the sports league .
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to have no information regarding a particular subject

Ex: You can't trust his financial advice; he doesn't know beans about investing.
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cabbage
[sostantivo]

an informal slang for cash or money, often used in casual conversation

grana, soldi

grana, soldi

Ex: They celebrated their success by counting cabbage they had earned from the project .
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to make someone excited about doing something by promising them a reward

Ex: The parent dangled a carrot in front of the child by promising them a trip to the zoo if they could behave themselves in the grocery store.
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cauliflower ear
[sostantivo]

a deformity of the outer ear caused by repeated trauma, particularly common in contact sports like wrestling and boxing

orecchio a cavolfiore, deformità auricolare

orecchio a cavolfiore, deformità auricolare

Ex: Young athletes are educated about the risks cauliflower ear in contact sports .
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used to describe someone who is not worried at all in challenging or stressful situations

sangue freddo e calma

sangue freddo e calma

Ex: I was nervous, but she was cool as a cucumber, guiding me through the process.
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fruitcake
[sostantivo]

a person who displays quirky and unconventional behavior in a delightful manner

canzone matta, personaggio stravagante

canzone matta, personaggio stravagante

Ex: She embraces being fruitcake, unafraid to stand out and be herself .
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to hear something that was passed from one person to another, like a rumor or gossip

Ex: Did you hear on the grapevine that they're planning a surprise party for John?
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sour grapes
[sostantivo]

a negative attitude or reaction toward something that one desires but cannot have or achieve, often by minimizing its importance or worth

rosicona

rosicona

Ex: She said the concert was probably going to be terrible anyway after failing to get tickets , sour grapes.
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lemon
[sostantivo]

a flawed or defective item, especially referring to an unsatisfactory automobile

mela marcia, auto difettosa

mela marcia, auto difettosa

Ex: Their new washing machine was lemon, constantly breaking down and requiring repairs .
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lettuce
[sostantivo]

informal slang for money

grana, quattrini

grana, quattrini

Ex: She decided to invest lettuce in the stock market .
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used to refer to two or more people or things that are very similar or closely related

come (due) piselli in un baccello

come (due) piselli in un baccello

Ex: The two new colleagues like two peas in a pod, always working well together .
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peach
[sostantivo]

a person or thing that stands out for its exceptional qualities

Ex: The vacation spot turned out to be a peach, providing an unforgettable experience with its stunning views and amenities.
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peachy
[aggettivo]

exceptionally good or pleasing

eccezionale, splendido

eccezionale, splendido

Ex: They had peachy time on their vacation , exploring new places and relaxing .
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pickle
[sostantivo]

a challenging or troublesome predicament

guaio, situazione difficile

guaio, situazione difficile

Ex: The team 's late arrival put them in pickle for the start of the game .
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couch potato
[sostantivo]

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

pantofolaio

pantofolaio

Ex: His lack of physical activity and constant TV watching have turned him into couch potato.
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hot potato
[sostantivo]

a difficult or controversial issue or topic that is uncomfortable or risky to handle

caso bollente

caso bollente

Ex: The employee 's misconduct allegation turned into hot potato for the HR department , requiring careful handling to avoid legal repercussions .
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a person or thing of small importance

Ex: In the world of international finance , a million dollars can sometimes be small potatoes.
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