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Il libro Street Talk 1 - Uno sguardo più da vicino: Lezione 6

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Street Talk 1
to belt
[Verbo]

to strike forcefully or swiftly with something like a belt or a similar object

colpire, battere

colpire, battere

Ex: The child belted his sibling in the arm while swinging his toy wildly .
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in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

ingiusto o crudele

ingiusto o crudele

Ex: Employing personal attacks instead of addressing the issue at hand is below the belt strategies .
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to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

Ex: He tried to cheer her up, but she was still in a bad mood.
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to boot up
[Verbo]

(of a computer or electronic device) to start and load the operating system into memory for use

avviare, accendere

avviare, accendere

Ex: After a power outage, it takes a few minutes for the system to boot up again.
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boot camp
[sostantivo]

camp for training military recruits

campo di addestramento, centro di reclutamento

campo di addestramento, centro di reclutamento

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to bootleg
[Verbo]

to produce, distribute, or sell illicit or unauthorized goods

contrabbando

contrabbando

Ex: Authorities arrested a group of individuals attempting bootleg a new designer drug , which had recently been classified as illegal .
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to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex: The haunted house we visited last Halloween had us all trembling in our shoes.
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blue-collar
[aggettivo]

relating to jobs or workers who engage in manual labor or skilled trades

lavoratori manuali, operaio

lavoratori manuali, operaio

Ex: Blue-collar workers are known for their hands-on approach to problem-solving and their ability to work effectively with tools and machinery.
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extremely furious or upset

una testa calda

una testa calda

Ex: I have a feeling she will hot under the collar when she realizes her proposal was rejected without proper explanation .
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without any preparations or prior plans

Ex: His off-the-cuff speech at the wedding was heartfelt and genuine, making it a memorable moment.
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to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere .
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hats off
[interiezione]

said to someone to show praise or respect for what they have done

Onore al merito!, Complimenti!

Onore al merito!, Complimenti!

Ex: If you can do that and come up smiling—well, then, it's hats off all round.
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to avoid sharing a secret with others

non condividere un segreto con gli altri

non condividere un segreto con gli altri

Ex: The detective shared crucial information with the witness, stressing the importance of keeping it under their hat to protect ongoing investigations.
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old hat
[Frase]

used to describe something that has been used many times or has existed for an extended period of time and is no longer new

Ex: She thought her idea for a smartphone app was groundbreaking, but by the time she developed it, it was already old hat.
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to have different roles, positions, or jobs at the same time

svolgere un ruolo diverso ogni volta

svolgere un ruolo diverso ogni volta

Ex: The teacher wears several hats in the classroom, including educator, counselor, and mentor.
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to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

nervosismo ed eccitazione

nervosismo ed eccitazione

Ex: They were full of ants in their pants as they anxiously waited for the winner to be announced.
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to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex: He was caught with his pants down when he accidentally sent a personal text to the entire office.
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to cause a person to become greatly interested in one, particularly in the first encounter

fare calare i calzoni, convincere a togliersi i pantaloni

fare calare i calzoni, convincere a togliersi i pantaloni

Ex: Sarah's impressive knowledge and captivating storytelling skills never failed to charm the pants off her audience during presentations.
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in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

Ex: The team faced unexpected challenges during the competition and had to adapt their strategy by the seat of their pants.
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to take legal action against someone and demand so much money and damages from them that it leaves them with nothing

citare in giudizio uno di loro per un'enorme quantità di denaro

citare in giudizio uno di loro per un'enorme quantità di denaro

Ex: He intends to sue the pants off the hospital for the medical malpractice he experienced.
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to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family

regolare

regolare

Ex: Although Jack is the more easygoing of the two, everyone knows that Emily wears the pants in their relationship.
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everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

tutto quello che ha

tutto quello che ha

Ex: In a true act of selflessness, she gave the shirt off her back to a homeless person she encountered on the street, providing some warmth and comfort.
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used for telling a person to be more patient or to think before reacting angrily

essere più paziente

essere più paziente

Ex: She was about to yell at her colleague, but he told her to keep her shirt on and discuss the issue calmly.
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to lose a big sum of money, often due to a risky bet or investment

perdere la camicia

perdere la camicia

Ex: With the real estate market downturn, homeowners lost their shirts when the value of their properties declined sharply.
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stuffed shirt
[sostantivo]

someone who considers themselves more important than others and often behaves in a very formal and old-fashioned way

persona pomposa, figura seriosa

persona pomposa, figura seriosa

Ex: The politician 's speeches were filled with empty promises stuffed shirt rhetoric .
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used to suggest that if something accurately describes or applies to a person, they should accept it as true

Ex: I understand you're sensitive about being labeled as lazy, but if the shoe fits, wear it.
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a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

un uomo che è straordinariamente bravo

un uomo che è straordinariamente bravo

Ex: She always volunteers for every task and never misses an opportunity to remind everyone about it.
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to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed

Ex: During the tough contract negotiations, she had an experienced lawyer up her sleeve, ready to step in if the situation got tricky.
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to make someone become impressed

Completamente impressionato

Completamente impressionato

Ex: The new book is blowing my socks off.
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to tell a person to stop making noise or stop talking, especially if they are being loud or annoying

Ex: The loud music from the neighboring apartment was disturbing everyone, so I finally went over and asked them to stuff a sock in it.
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