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Il libro Street Talk 1 - Lezione 3

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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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big time
[sostantivo]

the highest and most successful level in a profession, particularly in entertainment field

grande tempo

grande tempo

Ex: Winning the talent competition was his ticket to the big time, opening doors to major industry opportunities .Vincere il concorso di talenti è stato il suo biglietto per **il grande successo**, aprendo porte a grandi opportunità nel settore.
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bomb
[sostantivo]

an absolute failure

fallimento

fallimento

Ex: Their plan to surprise their friend was a bomb, as she already knew about it .Il loro piano per sorprendere la loro amica è stato un **fiasco**, perché lei lo sapeva già.
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used for saying that it is completely unlikely that something ever happens

Ex: The likelihood of her adopting a cat, despite being allergic to them, is as remote as a cold day in hell.
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to put trust in something or someone

contare su

contare su

Ex: We can count on the public transportation system to be punctual and efficient .Possiamo **contare sul** sistema di trasporto pubblico per essere puntuale ed efficiente.
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to die
[Verbo]

to suddenly malfunction or stop operating

morire, smettere di funzionare

morire, smettere di funzionare

Ex: The car was running smoothly until the engine suddenly died in the middle of the highway .L'auto stava funzionando senza problemi fino a quando il motore non è **morto** improvvisamente in mezzo all'autostrada.
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field day
[sostantivo]

an occasion marked by extraordinary enjoyment and triumph

giorno di gloria, giorno di festa

giorno di gloria, giorno di festa

Ex: He had a field day at the flea market , finding rare treasures and great deals .Ha avuto un **giorno da ricordare** al mercatino delle pulci, trovando tesori rari e grandi affari.
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flake
[sostantivo]

a person who behaves in an eccentric or unpredictable manner

eccentrico, strambo

eccentrico, strambo

Ex: Despite being a flake, she brings a lot of fun and spontaneity to the group .Nonostante sia una **stravagante**, porta molta allegria e spontaneità al gruppo.
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to engage in social activities or interactions

mescolarsi, socializzare

mescolarsi, socializzare

Ex: They love to get around and meet new people at social events .Amano **girarsi** e incontrare nuove persone agli eventi sociali.
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guy
[sostantivo]

a person, typically a male

tipo

tipo

Ex: She met a nice guy at the coffee shop and they talked for hours .Ha incontrato un **ragazzo** simpatico al bar e hanno parlato per ore.
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to hand
[Verbo]

to physically take an object and give it to someone

dare

dare

Ex: He handed the keys to his car to the valet before entering the hotel .**Consegnò** le chiavi della sua auto al valletto prima di entrare in hotel.
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the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

l'ultima goccia

l'ultima goccia

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .
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to tell lies in an obvious way

Ex: Don't trust him; he can lie like a rug without flinching, making it difficult to discern fact from fiction in his stories.
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to become suddenly very angry, often to the point of shouting or behaving in an aggressive manner

perdere la calma

perdere la calma

Ex: I blew my cool when I saw the mess they made in the kitchen .
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noise
[sostantivo]

confusion or lack of clarity caused by irrelevant information or trivial remarks

rumore, interferenza

rumore, interferenza

Ex: Amidst all the noise in the debate , her insightful comments stood out .In mezzo a tutto il **rumore** del dibattito, i suoi commenti perspicaci si sono distinti.
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to pan
[Verbo]

to give a strong, negative review or opinion about something

strigliare, bastonare

strigliare, bastonare

Ex: The book was panned by literary experts for its lack of originality and predictable plot .Il libro è stato **stroncato** dagli esperti letterari per la sua mancanza di originalità e trama prevedibile.
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to pull
[Verbo]

to successfully execute a plan or scheme, especially when it involves cunning or manipulation

realizzare, eseguire

realizzare, eseguire

Ex: The hacker pulled a sophisticated phishing attack , gaining access to sensitive accounts .L'hacker ha **eseguito** un sofisticato attacco di phishing, ottenendo l'accesso a account sensibili.
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to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

tollerare

tollerare

Ex: Teachers put up with the complexities of virtual classrooms to ensure students ' education .Gli insegnanti **sopportano** le complessità delle aule virtuali per garantire l'istruzione degli studenti.
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to angrily warn or threaten someone so that they will not make the same mistake

Ex: Displeased with the team's performance, the manager read the riot act to them about meeting project deadlines.
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to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly

correre in

correre in

Ex: It 's always a surprise to run into familiar faces when traveling to new places .È sempre una sorpresa **imbattersi in** facce familiari quando si viaggia in nuovi posti.
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smash hit
[sostantivo]

an exceptionally successful and popular work, particularly in entertainment, that achieves widespread acclaim and significant sales

successo straordinario, colpaccio

successo straordinario, colpaccio

Ex: The TV show 's finale was a smash hit, drawing millions of viewers .Il finale del programma televisivo è stato un **enorme successo**, attirando milioni di spettatori.
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to leave in a sudden manner

decollare

decollare

Ex: He took off without saying goodbye to anyone .È partito senza salutare nessuno.
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you said it
[avverbio]

said to express agreement with someone's suggestion

l'hai detto tu

l'hai detto tu

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to stop at nothing to obtain or do something

dare il vostro tutto

dare il vostro tutto

Ex: She’d give her eyetooth to get that promotion at work.
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to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

Ex: He wore sunglasses to hide the black eye his brother had given him during their scuffle.
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in a pig's eye
[interiezione]

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

Nei tuoi sogni!, Ma per favore!

Nei tuoi sogni!, Ma per favore!

Ex: The politician made grandiose promises , but in a pig 's eye , they 'll be able to deliver on all of them .Il politico ha fatto promesse grandiose, ma **neanche per sogno**, saranno in grado di mantenerle tutte.
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used to refer to the act of recovering from a setback, such as illness, financial trouble, or a difficult situation, and returning to a stable or successful state

Ex: Losing his job was tough, but he’s working hard to get back on his feet.
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to engage in secretive or underhanded cooperation, often in politics or business

Ex: Critics accused the two political parties playing footsie instead of genuinely opposing each other .
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to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful manner, often to avoid making a decision or offending someone

Ex: The pussyfoots around tough conversations instead of addressing problems directly .
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to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful way, often to avoid commitment, confrontation, or making a firm decision

girare intorno al problema, esitare

girare intorno al problema, esitare

Ex: The committee has been pussyfooting on the policy change for months .Il comitato ha **temporeggiato** per mesi sul cambiamento della politica.
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a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

sensazione istintiva

sensazione istintiva

Ex: The investor made a gut decision to invest in the start-up, even though it was a risky venture.
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to expel the contents of one's stomach, often in a forceful or uncontrolled manner

Ex: The motion sickness made him throw his guts out on the boat ride.
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to have an inflated sense of one's own importance or abilities; to be arrogant or overly self-confident

Ex: I think he’s starting to get a big head with all the attention he’s been receiving lately.
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at hand
[Frase]

used to refer to something important or urgent, indicating that it requires immediate attention or consideration

Ex: The at hand can not be ignored ; it ’s the right moment to act .
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head trip
[sostantivo]

a mental state or experience where someone is absorbed in unrealistic, delusional, or self-centered thoughts, often disconnected from reality or driven by an inflated sense of self-importance

un viaggio mentale, un delirio egocentrico

un viaggio mentale, un delirio egocentrico

Ex: His head trip started to alienate him from his friends, who didn’t share his exaggerated sense of self.Il suo **viaggio mentale** iniziò ad alienarlo dai suoi amici, che non condividevano il suo esagerato senso di sé.
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used to refer to a state in which one is really in love with someone

Ex: When Rachel saw Ethan walk into the room, her heart skipped a beat, and she felt herself falling head over heels for him.
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heel
[sostantivo]

a command given to a dog to walk closely and attentively next to its owner or handler, typically at their side, without pulling ahead or lagging behind

tallone, a fianco

tallone, a fianco

Ex: She praised her dog when it heeled perfectly during their walk in the park.Ha lodato il suo cane quando ha **camminato al fianco** perfettamente durante la loro passeggiata nel parco.
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heel
[sostantivo]

someone who is morally reprehensible

farabutto, mascalzone

farabutto, mascalzone

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to walk too closely behind someone, often so close that it feels as though one is almost stepping on their heels, creating an uncomfortable or intrusive proximity

Ex: He walking on her heels, making her feel crowded and rushed .
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fat lip
[sostantivo]

a swollen lip from getting punched in the mouth

labbro gonfio, labbro tumefatto

labbro gonfio, labbro tumefatto

Ex: The boxer had to take a break after getting a fat lip from a strong jab .Il pugile ha dovuto fare una pausa dopo essersi fatto un **labbro gonfio** da un forte colpo.
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to criticize or speak unfavorably about someone or something, often in an unfair or unkind way.

sparlare, denigrare

sparlare, denigrare

Ex: It is crucial that individuals not badmouth their colleagues without valid reasons .È cruciale che gli individui non **parlino male** dei loro colleghi senza motivi validi.
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used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

Ex: The chess match reached a point where both players neck and neck, and it could have gone either way .
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redneck
[sostantivo]

a poor White person in the southern United States

bifolco, bianco povero del sud

bifolco, bianco povero del sud

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to squeeze something, typically a wet cloth or clothing, to remove excess liquid

strizzare, torcere

strizzare, torcere

Ex: They had to wring out their clothes after getting caught in the rain .Hanno dovuto **strizzare** i loro vestiti dopo essere stati sorpresi dalla pioggia.
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on edge
[Frase]

used to refer to a state in which someone is extremely nervous and unable to relax

nervosi

nervosi

Ex: We will on edge until we hear back from the potential employer .
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nosedive
[sostantivo]

an unexpected and rapid decline, particularly in terms of value and price

picchiata

picchiata

Ex: The team’s performance took a nosedive after their star player got injured.La performance della squadra ha subito un **crollo** dopo che il loro giocatore stellare si è infortunato.
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a state of great annoynce or anger

essere infastiditi da qualcuno

essere infastiditi da qualcuno

Ex: When the boss ignored Tom's suggestions and gave credit to someone else, his nose was out of joint, and he felt undervalued and disrespected.
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to be completely under someone's control or influence

Ex: It was obvious that he had eating out of the palm of his hand with his flattery .
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saying what is in one's mind in a very forceful yet honest manner

Ex: The friend gave her straight from the shoulder advice, pointing out the potential consequences of her actions without judgment or malice.
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to thumb
[Verbo]

to get a free ride from passing vehicles by signaling with one's thumb

fare l'autostop, chiedere un passaggio

fare l'autostop, chiedere un passaggio

Ex: She had never thumbed a ride before , but she was desperate to get to the job interview on time .Non aveva mai **fatto l'autostop** prima, ma era disperata per arrivare in tempo al colloquio di lavoro.
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to make a person be constantly worried about or ready for any possible danger or threat

Ex: The fast-paced nature of the stock market keeps traders on their toes, monitoring changes in real-time.
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