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

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to belt [Verbo]

colpire

Ex: He belted the punching bag with all his strength during his boxing training .

Ha colpito il sacco da boxe con tutta la sua forza durante il suo allenamento di boxe.

below the belt [Frase]

ingiusto o crudele

Ex: Sending anonymous hate messages to exploit someone 's vulnerabilities is a below the belt act of cyberbullying .

to [be] in a bad mood [Frase]

to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

Ex: She ’s been in a bad mood all day after receiving some bad news .

to boot up [Verbo]

avviare

Ex:

Il mio computer è lento ad avviarsi al mattino.

boot camp [sostantivo]

campo di addestramento militare

to bootleg [Verbo]

contrabbando

Ex: He was arrested for bootlegging illegal substances .

to [shake|quake|tremble] in {one's} (boots|shoes) [Frase]

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex:

blue-collar [aggettivo]

operaio

Ex: Many blue-collar workers are employed in factories , construction sites , or warehouses , where they use their hands and tools to complete tasks .

Molti lavoratori colletti blu sono impiegati in fabbriche, cantieri o magazzini, dove usano le mani e gli strumenti per completare i compiti.

hot under the collar [Frase]

una testa calda

Ex: Every time he hears that comment , he gets hot under the collar and responds defensively .

off the cuff [Frase]

without any preparations or prior plans

Ex: I had n't prepared a speech so I just said a few words off the cuff .

to [treat|handle] {sb/sth} with kid gloves [Frase]

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: Some artists have to be handled with kid gloves.

hats off [interiezione]

cappello

Ex: Hats off to Connie for finding such a splendid venue for a party !

Cappello a Connie per aver trovato un luogo così splendido per una festa!

to [keep] {sth} under {one's} hat [Frase]

non condividere un segreto con gli altri

Ex: Before the surprise party , she asked everyone to keep it under their hat to ensure the birthday celebrant remained unaware .

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: Wearing a tuxedo to the office these days is old hat ; casual attire is the new norm .

to [wear] (many|several) (different|) hats [Frase]

svolgere un ruolo diverso ogni volta

Ex: She wears many hats in her job , including project manager , accountant , and human resources coordinator .

to [have] ants in {one's} pants [Frase]

nervosismo ed eccitazione

Ex: The children are having ants in their pants , running around the playground with excitement .

to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down [Frase]

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex: I caught my roommate with his pants down when he was trying to sneak out without doing his chores.

to [charm] the pants off {sb} [Frase]

fare calare i calzoni

Ex: Despite his nervousness, John used his sense of humor to charm the pants off his date, leaving her with a lasting impression.

by the seat of {one's} pants [Frase]

in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

Ex: We started a magazine by the seat of our pants , without any of the market testing that ’s done today .

to [sue] the pants off (of|) {sb/sth} [Frase]

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

Ex: She is determined to sue the pants off the company that plagiarized her book .

to [wear] the pants [Frase]

regolare

Ex: In their business partnership , John may be the face of the company , but it 's clear that Sarah wears the pants when it comes to strategic planning and decision-making .

the [shirt] off {one's} [back] [Frase]

tutto quello che ha

Ex: When I lost all my money in a bet , he lent me the shirt off his back to help me get back on my feet .

keep {one's} (shirt|pants) on [Frase]

essere più paziente

Ex: Keep your pants on and let 's discuss the issue calmly and rationally .

to [lose] {one's} shirt [Frase]

perdere la camicia

Ex: After investing heavily in a failed business venture , he lost his shirt and was left with almost nothing .

stuffed shirt [sostantivo]

pedante

Ex: Do n't be a stuffed shirt , loosen up and enjoy the party !

Non fare il bacchettone, rilassati e goditi la festa!

if the (shoe|boot) fits [Frase]

used to suggest that if something accurately describes or applies to a person, they should accept it as true

Ex: If the shoe fits , then perhaps there 's truth in it .

goody two shoes [Frase]

un uomo che è straordinariamente bravo

Ex:

to [have|keep] {sb/sth} up {one's} [sleeve] [Frase]

to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed

Ex: The negotiator always had a few bargaining tactics up his sleeve to secure the best deal .

to [knock|blow] {one's} socks off [Frase]

Completamente impressionato

Ex: That movie knocked my socks off .

to [put|stuff|stick] a sock in it [Frase]

to tell a person to stop making noise or stop talking, especially if they are being loud or annoying

Ex: Hey , put a sock in it , will you ?

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