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Il libro Street Talk 1 - Lezione 7

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basket case
[sostantivo]

a person who is always nervous or stressed and is therefore unable to have a calm and organized life

caso disperato

caso disperato

Ex: She 's been so overwhelmed with work and family issues that she feels like a basket case.
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to belch
[Verbo]

to expel gas audibly from the stomach through the mouth

ruttare, eruttare

ruttare, eruttare

Ex: Excuse me , I need belch; the carbonated drink caused some gas .
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to put in an extreme or great amount of effort to do something

farsi in quattro

farsi in quattro

Ex: She bent over backwards to help him.
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to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

fare il check-out

fare il check-out

Ex: The team check out the equipment to ensure it 's in working order .
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to make someone extremely angry

ti fare andar fuori di testa

ti fare andar fuori di testa

Ex: Her sibling's habit of playing loud music late at night was driving her up the wall and affecting her sleep.
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to drop in
[Verbo]

to visit a place or someone without a prior arrangement, often casually and briefly

Visita qualcuno per caso

Visita qualcuno per caso

Ex: The neighbors drop in for a chat and share news about the neighborhood .
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to eat so much of food available in someone's house so that there is little or none left

Ex: When my nephews visit, they eat like there's no tomorrow, and within a few days, they've eaten us out of house and home.
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to experience a mental breakdown

andare in pezzi, crollare emotivamente

andare in pezzi, crollare emotivamente

Ex: The news of the accident caused her fall apart, as she struggled to come to terms with the reality of the situation .
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freeloader
[sostantivo]

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

parassita, approfittatore

parassita, approfittatore

Ex: Despite contributing nothing to the household expenses , he always managed to be the first in line for dinner , earning himself the title of the freeloader.
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to offer help to someone with a task or problem

Ex: She gave her brother a hand with his school project.
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to handle
[Verbo]

to manage or address a person, situation, or issue in a particular manner

gestire, affrontare

gestire, affrontare

Ex: handled the delicate situation with tact , avoiding further conflict .
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to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

Ex: With a sense of anticipation , they fueled up the RV and prepared hit the road for their summer vacation .
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to forcefully make someone leave a place or residence

cacciare fuori, buttare fuori

cacciare fuori, buttare fuori

Ex: The homeowner had kicked the tenant out before the eviction notice was served.
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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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to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

sollevare un dito

sollevare un dito

Ex: You didn't even raise a finger to help her.
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to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

avere fatto in ombra

avere fatto in ombra

Ex: With the successful launch of the product, the company now has it made in the shade, dominating the market.
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to put up
[Verbo]

to provide housing or accommodation for someone

ospitare, accogliere

ospitare, accogliere

Ex: Can put up our relatives when they come to stay next week ?
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to place something where it should be after using it

accantonamento

accantonamento

Ex: put away the groceries as soon as she got home .
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to stay in bed and sleep for a longer period than one typically would, especially in the morning

dormire a lungo, rimanere a letto

dormire a lungo, rimanere a letto

Ex: He prefers to sleep in on his days off and recharge for the week ahead.
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to leave a surface and begin flying

decollare

decollare

Ex: As the helicopter prepared take off, the rotor blades began to spin .
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tube
[sostantivo]

electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope

valvola, tubo elettronico

valvola, tubo elettronico

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to turn in
[Verbo]

to get ready for sleep

andare a letto, ritirarsi

andare a letto, ritirarsi

Ex: The family turned in after a long day of activities.
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white lie
[sostantivo]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

piccola bugia a fin di bene

piccola bugia a fin di bene

Ex: She told her grandmother white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .
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used to express one's complete agreement with someone's statement

puoi dirlo forte

puoi dirlo forte

Ex: "I can't believe it's already December."
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bottomless pit
[sostantivo]

a person who eats constantly, seemingly without ever getting full, or someone with an insatiable appetite

fossa senza fondo, mangione senza fine

fossa senza fondo, mangione senza fine

Ex: I ’m not bottomless pit, I just enjoy food when it ’s good .
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hey
[interiezione]

used to say hi

Ehi, Ciao

Ehi, Ciao

Ex: Hey, welcome to the party !
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to search through the refrigerator, usually late at night or when hungry, often eating snacks or leftovers impulsively

Ex: Did you raid the fridge again ?
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to remain awake very late into the night, often until early morning, usually due to work, entertainment, or insomnia

Ex: Why do stay up all hours of the night when you have work early ?
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to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

Ex: He wore sunglasses to hide the black eye his brother had given him during their scuffle.
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blue blazes
[interiezione]

used to express surprise, annoyance, or intensity

Porca miseria! Non me l'aspettavo affatto., Cacchio! Non l'avevo previsto.

Porca miseria! Non me l'aspettavo affatto., Cacchio! Non l'avevo previsto.

Ex: Why in blue blazes did you touch my stuff ?
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beet red
[aggettivo]

extremely red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

rosso porpora, rossissimo

rosso porpora, rossissimo

Ex: She went beet red when she tripped and spilled her drink at the party.
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red cent
[sostantivo]

something of no value or significance, often used to express disdain or disregard

una lira, un centesimo

una lira, un centesimo

Ex: His loyalty was n’t worth red cent when he betrayed us .
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used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

innaturalmente pallido,  come dalla paura o dalla malattia

innaturalmente pallido, come dalla paura o dalla malattia

Ex: When the doctor told him the news, he turned white as a ghost.
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white-knuckle
[aggettivo]

used to describe something intense, thrilling, or nerve-wracking, often causing fear or excitement

da brivido, sbalorditivo

da brivido, sbalorditivo

Ex: The stock market crash turned into a white-knuckle experience for investors.
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to observe someone’s emotions, such as fear or determination, especially when their expression is extreme or evident in their eyes

Ex: When the CEO entered the room, you could see the whites of everyone’s eyes as they braced for bad news.
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