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broke
[aggettivo]

having little or no financial resources

senza un soldo

senza un soldo

Ex: He felt embarrassed admitting to his friends that he was broke and could n't join them for dinner .Si è sentito imbarazzato nell'ammettere ai suoi amici che era **al verde** e non poteva unirsi a loro per cena.
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buck
[sostantivo]

one dollar

un dollaro

un dollaro

Ex: He bet his friend a buck that his favorite team would win the game .Scommise un **dollaro** con il suo amico che la sua squadra preferita avrebbe vinto la partita.
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to bug
[Verbo]

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

infastidire,  assillare

infastidire, assillare

Ex: Ignoring a person's desire for solitude and continuing to talk may bug them.Ignorare il desiderio di solitudine di una persona e continuare a parlare potrebbe **infastidirla**.
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used for saying that someone strongly refuses to participate in or be associated with something, often due to strong dislike, embarrassment, or a sense of moral objection

non essere preso morto

non essere preso morto

Ex: She is a vegan and won't be seen dead eating meat or any animal products.
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dough
[sostantivo]

an informal slang for cash or money

grana, soldi

grana, soldi

Ex: They were excited about the big paycheck , knowing it would add a good amount of dough to their savings .Erano entusiasti del grosso assegno, sapendo che avrebbe aggiunto una bella quantità di **soldi** ai loro risparmi.
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to drag
[Verbo]

to compel or force someone or something to come along against their will

trascinare, tirare

trascinare, tirare

Ex: The fearless explorer had to drag his weary companions up the steep mountain slope to reach the summit .L'intrepido esploratore dovette **trascinare** i suoi stanchi compagni su ​​​​il ripido pendio della montagna per raggiungere la vetta.
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drop-dead
[avverbio]

to an extreme or intense degree

da morire, da urlo

da morire, da urlo

Ex: They were drop-dead tired after hiking up the mountain all day .
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to become drunk just to forget something upsetting or disturbing

Ex: Drowning your sorrows may provide temporary relief , but it wo n't solve the underlying issues causing the pain .
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to reluctantly pay a significant amount of money

sborsare, tirare fuori

sborsare, tirare fuori

Ex: The unexpected medical bills forced him to fork out a large portion of his savings .Le impreviste spese mediche lo hanno costretto a **sborsare** una grande parte dei suoi risparmi.
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gee
[interiezione]

used to express surprise or astonishment

Caspita, Accidenti

Caspita, Accidenti

Ex: Gee, thanks for the wonderful gift!**Cavolo**, grazie per il regalo meraviglioso!
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to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

Ex: Whenever they watch old family videos, the whole family gets a kick out of seeing their younger selves and reliving the memories.
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to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

agire

agire

Ex: Letget this project going by dividing up the tasks .
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to perfectly match someone's interests or needs

Ex: When the promotion became available, everyone in the office knew it had John's name written all over it due to his consistent hard work and leadership skills.
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holy cow
[interiezione]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Santa vacca!, Porca vacca!

Santa vacca!, Porca vacca!

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise?Ha avuto una promozione e un aumento? **Santo cielo**, è fantastico!
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joint
[sostantivo]

a casual and informal place, often a restaurant or eatery, where people can gather for simple and hearty food

un locale, una trattoria

un locale, una trattoria

Ex: Let 's meet at the Mexican joint for some tacos and nachos .Incontriamoci al **posticino** messicano per alcuni tacos e nachos.
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to observe someone or something with particular attention or interest

Ex: Get a load of him juggling three flaming torches , it 's incredible !
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used to show that one agrees with someone's suggestion or statement

ora stai parlando

ora stai parlando

Ex: Ordering pizza for dinner?
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rip-off
[sostantivo]

the act of cheating or exploiting someone, often by overcharging or providing subpar goods or services

truffa, fregatura

truffa, fregatura

Ex: The mechanic 's outrageous bill for simple repairs felt like a rip-off.Il conto esorbitante del meccanico per semplici riparazioni sembrava una **truffa**.
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to have a great deal of money

rotolarci dentro

rotolarci dentro

Ex: With the new contract, the company is rolling in money, expanding rapidly.
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to shop to the point of exhaustion or until one collapses

shopping fino a cadere e svenire

shopping fino a cadere e svenire

Ex: She loves shop until she drops, especially during big sales events .
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too fancy or costly for someone

ricco per il proprio sangue

ricco per il proprio sangue

Ex: The spicy curry was too rich for her blood; she preferred milder flavors.
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to trash
[Verbo]

to severely criticize or condemn someone or something

distruggere, criticare severamente

distruggere, criticare severamente

Ex: The coach trashed the team ’s performance after their disappointing loss .L'allenatore ha **distrutto** la performance della squadra dopo la loro deludente sconfitta.
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to look at items displayed in store windows without intending to make a purchase; to browse visually

guardare le vetrine, fare window-shopping

guardare le vetrine, fare window-shopping

Ex: Window-shopping can be a fun way to get inspiration for your next shopping spree.Il **window-shopping** può essere un modo divertente per trovare ispirazione per la tua prossima abbuffata di shopping.
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brother
[sostantivo]

a close friend or companion, often used in an informal or affectionate way

fratello, amico

fratello, amico

Ex: You got this , brother!Ce la puoi fare, **fratello**! Credo in te.
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to hit
[Verbo]

to get to or reach a particular place

raggiungere, arrivare a

raggiungere, arrivare a

Ex: I 'm leaving early to hit the airport before the crowds .Parto presto per **raggiungere** l'aeroporto prima della folla.
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scream
[sostantivo]

an experience or event that was extremely amusing or funny, often to the point of being wildly entertaining

una spasso, una risata

una spasso, una risata

Ex: We ’re going to tell you about that day ; it was a scream!Ti racconteremo di quel giorno; è stato **divertentissimo**!
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to rely on someone else's resources, typically money or support, without offering anything in return; to live at someone else's expense

approfittare di, vivere alle spalle di

approfittare di, vivere alle spalle di

Ex: He sponged off his roommate for months , not paying rent or buying groceries .Ha **approfittato** del suo coinquilino per mesi, non pagando l'affitto né comprando la spesa.
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breadwinner
[sostantivo]

a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income

capofamiglia

capofamiglia

Ex: She felt proud to be the breadwinner, ensuring her family ’s financial security .Si sentiva fiera di essere il **sostegno della famiglia**, garantendo la sicurezza finanziaria della sua famiglia.
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to be extremely cold, typically due to harsh or freezing weather

Ex: If we do n’t leave soon , wefreeze our buns off waiting for the bus .
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cheese it
[interiezione]

used to telll someone to stop doing something, especially when trying to avoid trouble or when someone is caught in an act

smettetela, nascondetevi

smettetela, nascondetevi

Ex: When the teacher entered the room , someone shouted "Cheese it ! "Quando l'insegnante entrò nella stanza, qualcuno gridò "**Scappate!**" e la classe si zittì.
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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: At work , shecooking on all four burners— handling customer service , managing the team , and running the reports .
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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: After the mishap, his goose was cooked.
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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: I just got to work.
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in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way

nel lusso

nel lusso

Ex: With the recent promotion , she 's been high off the hog, dining at the finest restaurants and shopping at luxury boutiques .
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to eat it
[Frase]

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

Ex: The company eat it when their project failed miserably .
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to eat up
[Verbo]

to be consumed by guilt, regret, or remorse over something that happened in the past

rodere, divorare

rodere, divorare

Ex: The mistake she made last year still eats her up every time she looks at the situation.L'errore che ha commesso l'anno scorso la **divora** ancora ogni volta che guarda la situazione.
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to start eating a meal

Ex: We arrived at the restaurant hungry and ready put the feedbag on, ordering a variety of dishes to satisfy our appetites .
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fudge it
[interiezione]

used to suggest altering, modifying, or handling a situation in a way that avoids the exact or proper solution, often by being dishonest or making something up

chissenefrega, lascia perdere

chissenefrega, lascia perdere

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!
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to tamper with or alter something in a way that is imprecise or unreliable

manomettere, pastrocchiare

manomettere, pastrocchiare

Ex: Do n’t fudge around with the recipe too much , or it might not turn out right .Non **pasticciare** troppo con la ricetta, altrimenti potrebbe non venire bene.
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to sell very quickly and in large amounts

Ex: The fresh batch of pastries went like hot cakes this morning.
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used to describe something or someone that is weak, floppy, or lacking in strength, energy, or firmness

Ex: He tried to get up , but his legs limp as a noodle from the exhaustion .
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to experiment, play, or tinker with something in an aimless or casual way, often in a creative or exploratory manner. It can refer to playing an instrument, brainstorming ideas, or casually working on a task without a clear direction

armeggiare, giocare senza uno scopo preciso

armeggiare, giocare senza uno scopo preciso

Ex: We didn’t have a set plan, so we just noodled around with some ideas for the project.Non avevamo un piano prestabilito, quindi abbiamo semplicemente **sperimentato** con alcune idee per il progetto.
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noodlehead
[sostantivo]

a foolish, silly, or absentminded person

testa di rapa, sciocco

testa di rapa, sciocco

Ex: Only a noodlehead would try to fix a leaky pipe without turning off the water first .Solo un **testa di spaghetti** proverebbe a riparare un tubo che perde senza prima chiudere l'acqua.
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(of a person) crazy, irrational, or behaving in an extremely foolish or eccentric way

Ex: After pulling three all-nighters in a row , I felt off my noodle.
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wet noodle
[sostantivo]

a person who dampens excitement, enthusiasm, or fun

guastafeste, rompiscatole

guastafeste, rompiscatole

Ex: Everyone was thrilled about the surprise , except for Jake , who , as usual , acted like a wet noodle.Tutti erano entusiasti della sorpresa, tranne Jake, che, come al solito, si è comportato come una **sciapa**.
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sweetie pie
[sostantivo]

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a romantic partner, child, or close friend

tesoro, dolcezza

tesoro, dolcezza

Ex: Come here , sweetie pie, and give me a hug !Vieni qui, **tesoro**, e dammi un abbraccio.
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used to describe someone that is extremely kind, charming, or pleasant in manner

Ex: Their little daughter is sweet as sugar, always offering hugs and smiles to everyone.
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