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Il libro Street Talk 1 - Uno Sguardo Più Ravvicinato 2: Lezione 3

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used to express that people are going to be punished for something, particularly by being fired

cadranno delle teste

cadranno delle teste

Ex: The project is behind schedule, and heads will roll if it's not completed on time.
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heads up
[interiezione]

used to alert someone to pay attention or to be cautious about something

Attenzione!, Fai attenzione!

Attenzione!, Fai attenzione!

Ex: Heads up , there 's a spill on the floor .
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to advance and make great progress in one's career or life

andare velocemente, procedere speditamente

andare velocemente, procedere speditamente

Ex: We 've making headway on the project for a while now , and we 're starting to see some real progress .
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to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Ex: The movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.
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used to say that something is not wanted or needed at all

Ex: I need more paperwork to fill out like a hole in the head."
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hothead
[sostantivo]

a reckless impetuous irresponsible person

testa calda, irruente

testa calda, irruente

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from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

dalla parte superiore della testa

dalla parte superiore della testa

Ex: During the meeting , he provided an off the top of his head for the project 's completion time .
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used to refer to something that is complicated or difficult beyond one's understanding or capability

molto difficile da capire

molto difficile da capire

Ex: This math lesson is going over my head.
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sorehead
[sostantivo]

someone who is peevish or disgruntled

brontolone, lamentoso

brontolone, lamentoso

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swelled head
[sostantivo]

a sense of high self-esteem or self-importance that one has

testa gonfia

testa gonfia

Ex: Winning the competition gave him a swollen head, and he began to believe he was the best in the world.
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to carefully consider the facts of a situation in order to understand something, make a decision, or solve a problem

Ex: Using your head is always better than acting impulsively .
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to feel deep sadness or disappointment, especially over a lost opportunity or unfulfilled desire

molestare te stesso,  soffrire

molestare te stesso, soffrire

Ex: Seeing her dream job being offered to someone else, she ate her heart out, knowing that she had missed a golden opportunity.
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used to ask a person to stop their unkind or indifferent behavior and offer some help or show some sympathy instead

chiedere a un uomo di porre fine ai suoi scortesi

chiedere a un uomo di porre fine ai suoi scortesi

Ex: Have some heart Lucas!
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to discover or determine the underlying cause of something, particularly an issue

Ex: By studying historical documents and conducting extensive research, the historian aimed to get to the heart of the mystery surrounding the ancient artifact.
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used to show one sympathizes with and feels sorry for someone else's suffering

simpatizzare

simpatizzare

Ex: Her heart goes out to animals in need, so she volunteers at the local animal shelter to provide care and love to abandoned pets.
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heart-to-heart
[aggettivo]

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

cuore a cuore

cuore a cuore

Ex: His heart-to-heart talk with his parents really helped him understand their concerns.
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heartache
[sostantivo]

a feeling of great sorrow or sadness usually caused by the loss of a loved one

mal di cuore, tristezza

mal di cuore, tristezza

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a point of weakness or vulnerability

Tallone d'achille

Tallone d'achille

Ex: The food supply proved to be the nation's Achilles' heel in its defense against terrorist attacks.
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to be forced to wait for a person or anticipate something

aspettare

aspettare

Ex: By this time next week , we will still cooling our heels in the queue for the concert tickets .
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postpone doing what one should be doing

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to experience an enjoyable time, particularly by spending time at parties

Ex: The team had worked tirelessly to meet their project deadline, so they decided to kick up their heels and have a well-deserved celebration at the local pub.
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to not think carefully before saying something or reacting to a situation

Ex: The politician's controversial remarks during the interview showed his tendency to shoot from the hip, often making provocative statements without considering their impact.
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to begin to work or study hard and focus seriously on a task or goal

mettersi seriamente al lavoro, darsi da fare

mettersi seriamente al lavoro, darsi da fare

Ex: You 're going to knuckle down to your studies if you want to pass your exams .
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knuckle sandwich
[sostantivo]

used to refer to a punch that is hit in a person's mouth

panino con il pugno, pugno in faccia

panino con il pugno, pugno in faccia

Ex: When the heckler continued to disrupt the comedian's act, the performer quipped that he might receive a knuckle sandwich if he didn't quiet down.
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to submit to someone or something's authority

sottomettersi, cedere

sottomettersi, cedere

Ex: The bullies demanded that knuckle under, but he refused .
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knucklehead
[sostantivo]

a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence

testone, sciocco

testone, sciocco

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hollow leg
[sostantivo]

the capacity or ability to consume an excessive amount of food or drink, particularly alcoholic ones

gambe vuote, stomaco senza fondo

gambe vuote, stomaco senza fondo

Ex: At the all-you-can-eat buffet, he piled his plate so high, it was clear he possesses a hollow leg.
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to leg it
[Verbo]

walk

camminare, andare a piedi

camminare, andare a piedi

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a reasoning or explanation that is deemed sufficient to justify or defend someone's actions

Ex: The team's excuses for its poor performance were lame and had no leg to stand on.
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a large sum of money

grande somma di denaro

grande somma di denaro

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely, but it came with a price tag of an arm and leg.
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to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

scherzare con qualcuno in modo amichevole

scherzare con qualcuno in modo amichevole

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.
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said as a way of asking someone to begin doing something or continue doing it faster than before

affrettare

affrettare

Ex: Whenever we were running late, she would always tell us to shake a leg and move faster.
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to go for a walk, particularly after spending a long time sitting in one spot

Ex: After the meeting, she invited her colleagues to stretch their legs by going for a short hike in the nearby park.
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to not say anything or immediately stop talking, particularly so as not to reveal a secret or make matters worse

non parlare di qualcosa

non parlare di qualcosa

Ex: We would have buttoned our lips if we knew it was a confidential matter.
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stiff upper lip
[sostantivo]

the ability to hide one's emotions and seem calm in unpleasant or difficult situations

qualcuno che riesce a mantenere la calma

qualcuno che riesce a mantenere la calma

Ex: He plans to maintain stiff upper lip during the upcoming difficult period .
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lip
[sostantivo]

an impudent or insolent rejoinder

risposta impertinente, replica insolente

risposta impertinente, replica insolente

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lip service
[sostantivo]

an insincere offer or promise of support, assistance, etc.

dichiarazione senza sostanza, parole vuote

dichiarazione senza sostanza, parole vuote

Ex: The organization 's mission statement included lofty ideals , but it was lip service as their practices contradicted their stated values .
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used to ask a person to pay attention to one's words and believe them

Ex: The teacher declared, "Read my lips, there will be no exceptions to the homework deadline."
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chopped liver
[sostantivo]

a very insignificant individual or thing

fregnaccia, un insignificante

fregnaccia, un insignificante

Ex: "He always brags about his accomplishments, but when it's my turn to share, he acts as if I'm chopped liver.
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blabbermouth
[sostantivo]

someone who gossips indiscreetly

pettegolo, chiacchierone

pettegolo, chiacchierone

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feeling sad or discouraged

avere il muso lungo

avere il muso lungo

Ex: Despite the cheerful surroundings , she down in the mouth and could n't shake her sadness .
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to speak loudly or complain, often in a bold or confrontational manner

parlare a squarciagola, lamentarsi con arroganza

parlare a squarciagola, lamentarsi con arroganza

Ex: She mouths off when she disagrees with a decision .
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to enjoy having lengthy and non-sensical conversations with people

fare un slut

fare un slut

Ex: Tom runs off at the mouth too much.
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to continuously talk about something, in a way that seems foolish or careless

Ex: The social media influencer's habit of shooting off her mouth about controversial topics caused her to lose followers and damage her reputation.
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to neck
[Verbo]

kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion

baciucchiare, abbracciare

baciucchiare, abbracciare

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an area that is near a place in which someone resides

Ex: Our annual festival is a highlight of the year for everyone neck of the woods, bringing together residents from nearby towns and villages .
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a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

un dolore al collo

un dolore al collo

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.
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to say or do a thing that can put one in trouble or danger

Ex: When she saw a stranger in need, she didn't hesitate to stick out her neck for her and offer assistance.
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to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

darti sui nervi

darti sui nervi

Ex: It gets on my nerves when people are late.
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to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

darti sui nervi

darti sui nervi

Ex: It gets on my nerves when people are late.
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to mention or do something that causes someone to become upset or angry

ferire o turbare una persona

ferire o turbare una persona

Ex: Discussing her weight in public touched a sensitive nerve, making her feel self-conscious and uncomfortable.
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nervy
[aggettivo]

showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger

temerario, ardito

temerario, ardito

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really easy to understand or notice

Ex: The truth of her feelings plain as the nose on her face; her smile and sparkling eyes gave it away .
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hard-nosed
[aggettivo]

guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

pragmatico, realista

pragmatico, realista

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to continuously put a lot of effort into doing something

lavorare senza sosta

lavorare senza sosta

Ex: They would keep their noses to the grindstone if they were given the opportunity to prove themselves.
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to not care about something or someone because one will not be effected

Ex: It's no skin off my nose if you don't take my advice.
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one's ability to find things of a particular type to suit one's needs

avere un buon fiuto per

avere un buon fiuto per

Ex: Having grown up in a family of musicians, he developed a natural nose for music and became a talented composer.
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nosy
[aggettivo]

showing too much interest in people's lives, especially when it is not one's concern

ficcanaso

ficcanaso

Ex: I told him to stop nosy and respect my privacy .
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a type of unfriendly behavior that is meant to show that one is better than other people

avere maniere arroganti

avere maniere arroganti

Ex: Whenever she attends social events, her nose is in the air, making others feel inferior.
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to pay an unreasonably high price for something

pagare molto più di un prezzo equo

pagare molto più di un prezzo equo

Ex: You’ll pay through the nose for any service in this upscale neighborhood.
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to become involved in a situation that in no way concerns one

Ex: We were having a private conversation, but my little brother couldn't resist sticking his nose in and eavesdropping on us.
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used when something is either obvious or within one's field of vision but one does not notice it

Ex: The opportunity to invest in the company was under their noses, but they overlooked it and missed out on significant profits.
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to turn something down because one believes that it is not satisfactory enough

arricciare il naso

arricciare il naso

Ex: Ryan will turn his nose up at any food that contains onions, no matter how delicious it may be.
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to have someone under one's complete domination or control

avere il controllo completo su uno

avere il controllo completo su uno

Ex: The cunning politician had his constituents in the palm of his hand, using his charisma and promises to gain their unwavering support.
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to dispose of something by giving or selling it to someone else though persuasion or deception

spacciare, fregare

spacciare, fregare

Ex: When the office upgraded its computers, they tried to palm the old ones off to the interns.
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cold shoulder
[sostantivo]

an attitude or behavior characterized by a lack of warmth, friendliness, or interest

freddezza, ignorare

freddezza, ignorare

Ex: The manager displayed cold shoulder towards the employee who had made a mistake .
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to rest
[Verbo]

to be assigned to or depend on a particular person for responsibility or action

dipendere, fare affidamento

dipendere, fare affidamento

Ex: Ensuring quality control rests with the production team.
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spineless
[aggettivo]

lacking courage or determination

senza spina dorsale, mancante di coraggio

senza spina dorsale, mancante di coraggio

Ex: The teamspineless response led to their failure in the competition .
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used to describe a greedy person who takes more food than they could possibly finish

Ex: After a holiday feast, we all felt stuffed because our eyes had been bigger than our stomachs.
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to stomach
[Verbo]

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

sopportare, tollerare

sopportare, tollerare

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to reply quickly and rudely to someone

Ex: It's difficult to have a conversation with him because he is always ready to jump down your throat over the slightest disagreement.
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to act in a very clumsy or awkward manner

maldestro

maldestro

Ex: Whenever he tried to fix things around the house, he was all thumbs and ended up making more of a mess.
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a method or principle solely based on experience, which may not be completely accurate

regola empirica

regola empirica

Ex: The team will apply rule of thumb to assess the feasibility of the new business venture .
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thumbs up
[Frase]

an instance or gesture that indicates approval or satisfaction

pollici in su

pollici in su

Ex: The audience responded with thumbs up when the speaker made a compelling argument , expressing agreement and satisfaction .
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completely under one's direct control

completamente sotto il proprio diretto controllo

completamente sotto il proprio diretto controllo

Ex: He has his employees under his thumb, making every decision for them.
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to decide not to deal with a problem directly out of the fear that it may make things worse

Ex: He tiptoed around the budget issue at the meeting, trying not to offend anyone with the proposed cuts.
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to unwillingly obey the rules and accept the ideas or principles of a specific group or person

attenersi alle regole di qualcosa

attenersi alle regole di qualcosa

Ex: The family gathering had its fair share of disagreements , but everyone agreed toe the line and avoid confrontations for the sake of harmony .
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to fight or compete with someone with great force, determination, and strength

andare a misurarsi

andare a misurarsi

Ex: The two political candidates stood toe-to-toe in the debates , trying to win over voters .
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to refrain from speaking or expressing one's thoughts or opinions

Ex: In situations like these , it 's often better hold your tongue and listen rather than speak impulsively .
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tongue
[sostantivo]

a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language

lingua, idioma

lingua, idioma

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said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

Ex: When her friend suddenly stopped talking about the party, Sarah asked, "Hey, cat got your tongue?
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tongue-tied
[aggettivo]

unable to speak clearly or express oneself due to nervousness, shyness, or confusion

impacciato, inibito

impacciato, inibito

Ex: He always tongue-tied when talking to his crush .
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used to describe a situation in which one barely manages to do something or escape danger

con difficoltà

con difficoltà

Ex: The hiker had survived the wilderness by the skin of his teeth, managing to find his way back to civilization before running out of food.
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with all the resources, determination, and strength that one has

Ex: The political candidates are tooth and nail for every vote in the upcoming election .
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describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

vecchio

vecchio

Ex: The house is long in the tooth, but it has a lot of character and charm.
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to make someone extremely annoyed or enraged

fare qualcuno stanco

fare qualcuno stanco

Ex: The screeching of the subway train's brakes set passengers' teeth on edge, causing discomfort and annoyance.
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sweet tooth
[sostantivo]

a strong appetite for sweet food

gusto per i dolci, goloso

gusto per i dolci, goloso

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