Il libro Street Talk 1 - Lezione 4

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broke [aggettivo]

senza un soldo

Ex: I 'm broke until payday .

Sono al verde fino al giorno di paga.

buck [sostantivo]

un dollaro

Ex: He found a buck on the sidewalk and used it to buy a lottery ticket .

Ha trovato un dollaro sul marciapiede e lo ha usato per acquistare un biglietto della lotteria.

to bug [Verbo]

infastidire

Ex: The children continued to bug their parents for a new video game .

I bambini continuarono a infastidire i loro genitori per un nuovo videogioco.

to {not} be (caught|seen) dead [Frase]

non essere preso morto

Ex: Emma is a casual dresser and would never be seen dead wearing formal attire or high heels .

dough [sostantivo]

grana

Ex: He needed some extra dough to cover his expenses for the month .

Aveva bisogno di un po' di soldi extra per coprire le sue spese del mese.

to drag [Verbo]

trascinare

Ex: The reluctant child had to be dragged to school every morning , protesting the entire way .

Il bambino riluttante doveva essere trascinato a scuola ogni mattina, protestando per tutto il percorso.

drop-dead [avverbio]

da morire

Ex: She looked drop-dead gorgeous in that stunning dress .

Era da far girare la testa bellissima in quel vestito stupendo.

to [drown] {one's} sorrows [Frase]

to become drunk just to forget something upsetting or disturbing

Ex: He was in the pub drowning his sorrows after the break-up of his relationship .

to fork out [Verbo]

sborsare

Ex: She had to fork out a considerable amount for her child 's tuition fees .

Ha dovuto sborsare una somma considerevole per le tasse scolastiche di suo figlio.

gee [interiezione]

Caspita

Ex:

Cavolo, grazie per il regalo meraviglioso!

to [get] a kick out of {sth} [Frase]

to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

Ex: Even as an adult , I still get a kick out of building sandcastles at the beach .

to [get] {sth} going [Frase]

agire

Ex: We need to get the project going before the deadline approaches.

to [have] {one's} name (written|) on it [Frase]

to perfectly match someone's interests or needs

Ex: When I saw the job listing for a graphic designer with expertise in animation , I knew it had my name written on it .

holy cow [interiezione]

Santa vacca!

Ex: Holy cow !

Santo cielo! Come hai preso quell'occhio nero?

joint [sostantivo]

una bettola

Ex: We decided to grab a quick bite at the burger joint on the corner .

Abbiamo deciso di prendere uno spuntino veloce al locale di hamburger all'angolo.

to [get] a load of {sb/sth} [Frase]

to observe someone or something with particular attention or interest

Ex:

now you are talking [Frase]

ora stai parlando

Ex: You're suggesting we take a weekend trip to the beach? Now you're talking!

rip-off [sostantivo]

truffa

Ex: The souvenir shop 's prices were such a rip-off , I paid double for a cheap keychain .

I prezzi del negozio di souvenir erano una truffa, ho pagato il doppio per un portachiavi economico.

to [be] rolling in (it|money) [Frase]

rotolarci dentro

Ex: After his successful business venture , he is rolling in it , buying expensive cars and luxurious properties .

to [shop] (till|until) {sb} [drop] [Frase]

shopping fino a cadere e svenire

Ex: Every weekend my wife shops till she drops .

rich for {one's} blood [Frase]

ricco per il proprio sangue

Ex: The extravagant lifestyle of celebrities was too rich for her blood ; she preferred a simpler and more modest life .

to trash [Verbo]

distruggere

Ex: The critics trashed the movie for its weak plot and poor performances .

I critici hanno distrutto il film per la sua trama debole e le scarse performance.

to window-shop [Verbo]

guardare le vetrine

Ex: We love to window-shop on weekends, admiring all the latest fashion trends.

Adoriamo fare window-shopping nei fine settimana, ammirando tutte le ultime tendenze della moda.

brother [sostantivo]

fratello

Ex: What 's up , brother ?

Che succede, fratello? È passato un po'!

to hit [Verbo]

raggiungere

Ex: Keep walking straight , and you 'll hit the main street .

Continua a camminare dritto e raggiungerai la strada principale.

scream [sostantivo]

an event, situation, or experience that is wildly entertaining

Ex: That vacation was a scream !

to sponge off [Verbo]

approfittare di

Ex: He ’s always sponging off his parents instead of getting a job .

Lui approfitta sempre dei suoi genitori invece di trovarsi un lavoro.

breadwinner [sostantivo]

capofamiglia

Ex: As the breadwinner of the family , he works two jobs to support them .

Come sostegno della famiglia, lavora due lavori per sostenerli.

to [freeze] {one's} buns off [Frase]

to be extremely cold, typically due to harsh or freezing weather

Ex: We were outside all day in the snow , and I thought I was going to freeze my buns off .

cheese it [interiezione]

smettetela

Ex: When the boss walked in , we all heard someone shout , " Cheese it ! "

Quando il capo è entrato, abbiamo sentito tutti qualcuno gridare: "Fermi tutti!" e tutti si sono bloccati.

to [cook] on all four burners [Frase]

to work at full capacity, handling multiple tasks or responsibilities at once, or performing at one's best in a busy or demanding situation

Ex: She ’s cooking on all four burners , managing her job , school , and personal life like a pro .

{one's} goose [is] cooked [Frase]

use to state that someone is in serious trouble or their situation is hopeless, often implying that they are caught or defeated beyond redemption

Ex:

what is cooking? [Frase]

used to ask about the current situation, activity, or what's happening. It can be a more casual or playful way of checking in

Ex: Hey, what's cooking? Haven't seen you in a while!

high (on|off) the hog [Frase]

nel lusso

Ex: If the investment pays off , they plan to live high off the hog and retire early to a life of luxury .

to eat it [Frase]

to accept failure or defeat, often used when someone experiences a setback or is humiliated

Ex: The company had to eat it when their project failed miserably .

to eat up [Verbo]

rodere

Ex: I lied to my best friend, and it's been eating me up ever since.

Ho mentito al mio migliore amico, e da allora mi divora.

to [put] the (old|) feedbag on [Frase]

to start eating a meal

Ex: I ca n't wait to get to grandma 's and put the old feedbag on .

fudge it [interiezione]

chissenefrega

Ex: Fudge it , I ’m going to take a break ; this project is driving me crazy !

Facciamo finta, vado a fare una pausa; questo progetto mi sta facendo impazzire!

to fudge around [Verbo]

manomettere

Ex: Stop fudging around with the settings ; just leave it as it is !

Smettila di pastrugnare con le impostazioni; lasciale così come sono!

to [sell|go] like hot cakes [Frase]

to sell very quickly and in large amounts

Ex: The new phone sold like hot cakes as soon as it was released .

(as|) limp as a noodle [Frase]

used to describe something or someone that is weak, floppy, or lacking in strength, energy, or firmness

Ex: After the long hike , I was as limp as a noodle and could n't move another inch .

to noodle around [Verbo]

armeggiare

Ex: I spent the afternoon noodling around on my guitar , trying to come up with a new melody .

Ho passato il pomeriggio a sperimentare con la mia chitarra, cercando di trovare una nuova melodia.

noodlehead [sostantivo]

testa di rapa

Ex: Stop being such a noodlehead and pay attention to where you 're going !

Smetti di essere un testa di rapa e fai attenzione a dove vai!

off {one's} noodle [Frase]

(of a person) crazy, irrational, or behaving in an extremely foolish or eccentric way

Ex: If you think I ’m going to jump into that freezing lake , you must be off your noodle !

wet noodle [sostantivo]

guastafeste

Ex: Do n't be such a wet noodle — just come dance with us !

Non fare lo spiritromba—vieni a ballare con noi!

sweetie pie [sostantivo]

tesoro

Ex: She tucked her son into bed , whispering , " Good night , my sweetie pie . "

Ha sistemato suo figlio a letto, sussurrando: "Buonanotte, tesoruccio."

(as|) sweet as sugar [Frase]

used to describe someone that is extremely kind, charming, or pleasant in manner

Ex: The old lady next door is sweet as sugar — she always bakes cookies for the neighborhood kids .

Il libro Street Talk 1
Lezione 1	Lezione 2	Uno Sguardo Più Da Vicino: Lezione 2	Lezione 3
Uno Sguardo Più Da Vicino: Lezione 3	Uno Sguardo Più da Vicino 2: Lezione 3	Lezione 4	Uno sguardo più da vicino: Lezione 4
Lezione 5	Lezione 6	Uno sguardo più da vicino: Lezione 6	Lezione 7
Uno Sguardo Più Da Vicino: Lezione 7	Lezione 8	Uno Sguardo Più Da Vicino: Lezione 8	Uno Sguardo Più da Vicino 2: Lezione 8
Lezione 9	Uno Sguardo Più Da Vicino: Lezione 9	Lezione 10	Uno Sguardo più da Vicino: Lezione 10