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Il libro Street Talk 1 - Uno sguardo più da vicino: Lezione 7

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used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The raven's feathers shone in the sunlight, revealing a deep iridescent black, black as coal.
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to suddenly lose consciousness or become unaware, often due to a drop in blood pressure, shock, or exhaustion

Ex: He felt dizzy and blacked out from the sudden change in temperature .
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used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: As the power outage struck, the city was plunged into darkness, the streets becoming black as night.
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vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

votare contro, escludere

votare contro, escludere

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to put a person, company, or entity on a list that prohibits or restricts their access, participation, or involvement in certain activities

inserire in una lista nera, mettere alla berlina

inserire in una lista nera, mettere alla berlina

Ex: The blacklisted the airline due to safety concerns .
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used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

in attiva

in attiva

Ex: The organization has been in the black for several quarters now, thanks to a successful cost-cutting initiative.
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blue
[aggettivo]

feeling sad or melancholic

triste, melanconico

triste, melanconico

Ex: After the argument , he was left with blue feeling that lingered throughout the day .
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bluegrass
[sostantivo]

a type of country music that uses unamplified stringed instruments such as banjos, guitars, etc. and is usually high-pitched

bluegrass

bluegrass

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blues
[sostantivo]

a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary

Ex: A case of the blues made it hard to get out of bed .
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occurring without prior warning

di punto in bianco

di punto in bianco

Ex: The sudden storm out of the blue, catching many people unprepared .
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to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: The politician, during a fiery debate, started to curse a blue streak, using aggressive language to attack his opponent's policies.
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used for saying that one will not achieve what they want no matter how much they try

fino stufo

fino stufo

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gray area
[sostantivo]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

zona grigia

zona grigia

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .
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gray matter
[sostantivo]

a person's ability to learn or understand something

materia grigia, cervello

materia grigia, cervello

Ex: The team 's creative ideas demonstrate their gray matter.
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green
[aggettivo]

inexperienced or lacking in worldly knowledge, often showing innocence or gullibility

verde, immaturo

verde, immaturo

Ex: green perspective on relationships showed in her unrealistic expectations .
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(of a person) feeling or looking nauseated, pale, or sickly

essere nauseabondo

essere nauseabondo

Ex: The first-time bungee jumper was visibly green at the gills before making the leap.
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green thumb
[sostantivo]

a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently

pollice verde

pollice verde

Ex: She 's always had green thumb.
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feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

verde di invidia

verde di invidia

Ex: When she saw her friend's luxurious vacation photos, she turned green with envy, wishing she could experience such luxury.
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the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

gelosia

gelosia

Ex: She could n't hide green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else .
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greenback
[sostantivo]

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

biglietto verde, banconota

biglietto verde, banconota

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used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

l'erba è più verde dall'altra parte

l'erba è più verde dall'altra parte

Ex: Sometimes, people believe the grass is greener on the other side, but they don't realize that every job has its challenges.
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(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

in ottime condizioni emotive

in ottime condizioni emotive

Ex: Emily had just recovered from her illness and was now in the pink of health.
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pinko
[sostantivo]

a term used to describe someone with moderately leftist or progressive political views, often associated with socialism or liberalism, but not as extreme as a communist

pinko, socialista moderato

pinko, socialista moderato

Ex: The documentary explored the history of political terms , including how pinko" came to represent moderate leftist positions during the Cold War .
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pinky
[sostantivo]

the little finger of one's hand

mignolo

mignolo

Ex: Injuries to pinky, such as fractures or dislocations , can cause pain and limited mobility , affecting dexterity and hand function .
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filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

felicissimo

felicissimo

Ex: When she saw the adorable puppy , she could n't help but squeal with delight and was tickled pink.
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purple heart
[sostantivo]

a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action

cuore viola, medaglia al valore

cuore viola, medaglia al valore

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to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
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in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

in negativo

in negativo

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers, leading to significant losses, and they were operating in the red.
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to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

Ex: For New Year's Eve, the city came alive with fireworks and festivities as people gathered to paint the town in celebration.
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red
[sostantivo]

a person who is associated with or supports communist or socialist ideologies

rossi, comunisti

rossi, comunisti

Ex: The document detailed the activities of reds involved in political activism .
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red cent
[sostantivo]

an amount of money that is extremely small

soldo bucato

soldo bucato

Ex: The old house was n't worth red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .
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red-faced
[aggettivo]

describing a person whose face has become red, typically due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

inrosato, rossastro

inrosato, rossastro

Ex: The sudden criticism left red-faced and flustered , unable to respond immediately .
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red-hot
[aggettivo]

characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement

ardente, infuocato

ardente, infuocato

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red tape
[sostantivo]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

burocrazia

burocrazia

Ex: They had to navigate through red tape to get their visa approved .
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red-letter day
[sostantivo]

a day that will always be remembered by an exceptionally good thing that has happened on it

giorno significativo

giorno significativo

Ex: During that period , every day felt like red-letter day as they made significant progress towards their goals .
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redneck
[sostantivo]

a poor White person in the southern United States

redneck, bianco povero del sud

redneck, bianco povero del sud

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to treat a guest whom one greatly values with extra care and attention

stendere il tappeto rosso per

stendere il tappeto rosso per

Ex: At the international summit, the host country went all out to roll out the red carpet for world leaders, ensuring a warm and dignified welcome.
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to see red
[Frase]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

vedere rosso

vedere rosso

Ex: I have a feeling their insincere apology will make see red and escalate the situation .
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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-bread
[aggettivo]

of or belonging to or representative of the white middle class

bianco e aspetti, di classe media bianca

bianco e aspetti, di classe media bianca

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white elephant
[sostantivo]

a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

cattedrale nel deserto

cattedrale nel deserto

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .
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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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yellow
[aggettivo]

lacking in courage

giallo, vigliacco

giallo, vigliacco

Ex: yellow character in the film was always the first to back down from confrontations .
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