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Il libro Street Talk 1 - Lezione 8

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booze
[sostantivo]

an alcoholic beverage, especially the type containing high amounts of alcohol

alcol

alcol

Ex: The store specialized in imported and craft booze, catering to enthusiasts and collectors .Il negozio era specializzato in **bevande alcoliche** importate e artigianali, rivolto a appassionati e collezionisti.
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to notify one's employer or supervisor that one is unwell and unable to work on a specific day

Ex: called in sick last Monday because of a stomach virus .
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to can
[Verbo]

terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

licenziare, destituire

licenziare, destituire

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to strongly criticize someone in an angry manner

rimproverare, sgridare

rimproverare, sgridare

Ex: The manager chewed out the staff for not maintaining cleanliness .Il manager ha **rimproverato** il personale per non aver mantenuto la pulizia.
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to make an effort to demonstrate a better behavior and treat others better

migliorare il tuo comportamento

migliorare il tuo comportamento

Ex: She clean up her act immediately if she wants to keep this high-paying job .
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to down
[Verbo]

to drink completely, often in one go

scolare, ingollare

scolare, ingollare

Ex: She downed the last of her coffee before heading out the door .Lei ha **bevuto** l'ultimo del suo caffè prima di uscire dalla porta.
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to suddenly become angry

perdere le staffe

perdere le staffe

Ex: I have a feeling she fly off the handle when she finds out about the mistake .
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to get
[Verbo]

to be irritating or annoying for someone

infastidire, irritare

infastidire, irritare

Ex: What really gets me is the slow response from customer support .Ciò che davvero **mi irrita** è la risposta lenta del servizio clienti.
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I hear you
[Frase]

used to tell someone that one completely understands or agrees with what they are saying

Ex: I hear ya, finding quality time can be challenging in our busy lives.
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to make it
[Verbo]

to successfully reach or attend a place or event

riuscire

riuscire

Ex: He barely made it on time for the train .È **riuscito** a malapena a prendere il treno in tempo.
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to speak loudly or complain, often in a bold or confrontational manner

parlare con insolenza, lamentarsi rumorosamente

parlare con insolenza, lamentarsi rumorosamente

Ex: She often mouths off when she disagrees with a decision .Spesso **sparla** quando non è d'accordo con una decisione.
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back burner
[sostantivo]

a state of low priority where something is set aside to be dealt with later

secondo piano, fornello posteriore

secondo piano, fornello posteriore

Ex: The idea was on the back burner for now , but I ’ll revisit it later .L'idea era sul **fuoco posteriore** per ora, ma la riprenderò più tardi.
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ripped
[aggettivo]

heavily affected or exited by a chemical substance, especially alcohol

fatto, ubriaco

fatto, ubriaco

Ex: At the party, he became increasingly ripped as he indulged in the drinks being passed around.Alla festa, è diventato sempre più **sbronzo** mentre si lasciava andare alle bevande che giravano.
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to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment

rovinare, fare un pasticcio

rovinare, fare un pasticcio

Ex: The politician tried not to screw his speech up by rehearsing multiple times.Il politico ha cercato di non **rovinare** il suo discorso provando più volte.
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stone sober
[sostantivo]

someone who is not in any way affected by chemical substances or alcoholic drinks

sobrio come una pietra, completamente sobrio

sobrio come una pietra, completamente sobrio

Ex: He 's committed to his sobriety , and he 's been stone sober for several years .È impegnato nella sua sobrietà, ed è stato **stone sober** per diversi anni.
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having the requisite qualities for

Ex: The workers get rid of those whose work is not up to the mark.
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what's up
[interiezione]

used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings

Che succede?, Come va?

Che succede?, Come va?

Ex: What's up, everyone?**Che succede**, tutti? Come state oggi?
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wimp
[sostantivo]

a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

fifone, smidollato

fifone, smidollato

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to vomit forcefully or expel the contents of one's stomach, often in a graphic or intense manner

Ex: I felt so nauseous after that terrible meal, I almost barfed up my guts.
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cut it out
[Frase]

used to tell someone to stop annoying one with their action or behavior

Ex: Cut it out, we 're in a library , and you 're being too loud .
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goings on
[sostantivo]

the activities, events, or situations that are currently happening

avvenimenti, attività

avvenimenti, attività

Ex: We do n’t know much about the goings on in the neighborhood , but it ’s been quiet lately .Non sappiamo molto sui **fatti** nel quartiere, ma ultimamente è stato tranquillo.
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to possess knowledge or understanding of something; to have an idea or information about a situation or topic

Ex: had a clue that something was wrong when she started acting differently .
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low-down
[sostantivo]

slang terms for inside information

informazione riservata, dettaglio confidenziale

informazione riservata, dettaglio confidenziale

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to anger or frustrate someone by one's actions or behaviors

irritare, infastidire

irritare, infastidire

Ex: The delayed flight and lack of information from the airline ticked them off.Il volo in ritardo e la mancanza di informazioni da parte della compagnia aerea li ha **irritati**.
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zoned
[aggettivo]

(of a person) dazed, absent-minded, or senseless, often due to exhaustion, distraction, or emotional shock

perso nei pensieri, con la testa fra le nuvole

perso nei pensieri, con la testa fra le nuvole

Ex: He had been working non-stop and was totally zoned when I asked him about it.Aveva lavorato senza sosta ed era completamente **fuori fase** quando glielo ho chiesto.
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used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

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beaver
[sostantivo]

the inner part of a woman's body that connects the outside to the uterus. It's where sexual activity can happen and where a baby passes through during birth

fica, passera

fica, passera

Ex: She rolled her eyes when he referred to her body using the word "beaver. "Ha alzato gli occhi al cielo quando ha fatto riferimento al suo corpo usando la parola **"castoro"**.
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bird legs
[sostantivo]

someone with very thin or scrawny legs

zampe di uccello, gambe di uccello

zampe di uccello, gambe di uccello

Ex: They joked about his bird legs , but he just laughed it off .Scherzavano sulle sue **gambe da uccello**, ma lui si è semplicemente messo a ridere e l'ha presa con filosofia.
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catcall
[sostantivo]

a sexually suggestive or insulting whistle, shout, or comment directed at someone in public

Ex: The police were called after the catcalls escalated into something more threatening .
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bother persistently with trivial complaints

assillare con lamentele banali, infastidire con reclami insignificanti

assillare con lamentele banali, infastidire con reclami insignificanti

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to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

diventare arrabbiato,  eccitato

diventare arrabbiato, eccitato

Ex: I can already imagine having a cow when he sees the dent on his car .
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used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: I’ll be off now.
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lucky dog
[sostantivo]

a person who is very fortunate or has experienced good luck in a particular situation

cane fortunato, fortunato

cane fortunato, fortunato

Ex: "I just met my favorite celebrity!"« Ho appena incontrato la mia celebrità preferita! » « Sei un **cane fortunato** ! »
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sly dog
[sostantivo]

a person who is cunning, clever, and often deceitful in a way that helps them achieve their goals

volpe, furbo

volpe, furbo

Ex: You sly dog, you knew exactly how to win her over , did n't you ?**Furbacchione**, sapevi esattamente come conquistarla, vero?
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old goat
[sostantivo]

an older man who is seen as being lecherous or overly interested in women, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or embarrassing for his age

vecchio caprone, vecchio porco

vecchio caprone, vecchio porco

Ex: Do n’t be such an old goat, you should act your age !Non fare il **vecchio bacucco**, dovresti comportarti secondo la tua età!
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goose egg
[sostantivo]

a score that is equivalent to zero in a match or game

zero a zero, punteggio a zero

zero a zero, punteggio a zero

Ex: He attempted to win the raffle , but he ended up with a goose egg— no prizes at all .Ha tentato di vincere la lotteria, ma è finito con un **uovo d'oca**—nessun premio.
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goose
[sostantivo]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

stupido, idiota

stupido, idiota

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horse's ass
[sostantivo]

a person who is foolish, stubborn, or behaving in a ridiculous or irritating manner

testa di mulo, asino

testa di mulo, asino

Ex: The guy was such a horse's ass, he didn't even notice everyone was laughing at him.Il tizio era così un **culo di cavallo**, che non si è nemmeno accorto che tutti ridevano di lui.
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monkey suit
[sostantivo]

a formal suit or tuxedo, typically worn for events such as weddings or fancy parties

abito da scimmia, smoking

abito da scimmia, smoking

Ex: The groom insisted on wearing a monkey suit for the wedding , despite the casual setting .Lo sposo ha insistito per indossare un **abito da scimmia** per il matrimonio, nonostante l'ambiente informale.
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pigeon
[sostantivo]

a person who is easily deceived, tricked, or swindled, often used in reference to someone who falls for scams or dishonest schemes

piccione, sciocco

piccione, sciocco

Ex: The con artist was clever , but the guy he targeted was a total pigeon.Il truffatore era intelligente, ma il ragazzo che ha preso di mira era un vero **piccione**.
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treat or classify according to a mental stereotype

etichettare, classificare

etichettare, classificare

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stool pigeon
[sostantivo]

a person sent into a group as a spy to report on its activities

informatore, spia

informatore, spia

Ex: The journalist relied on a "stool pigeon" to expose the corrupt practices of the politician .Il giornalista si è affidato a una **spia** per esporre le pratiche corrotte del politico.
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rat
[sostantivo]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

farabutto, canaglia

farabutto, canaglia

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squirrelly
[aggettivo]

used to describe someone or something that is untrustworthy, erratic, or difficult to predict. It can also imply a sense of nervousness or instability in behavior

losco, instabile

losco, instabile

Ex: I don’t know if I should believe him; he’s been acting squirrelly lately.Non so se dovrei credergli; ultimamente si è comportato in modo **inaffidabile**.
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in a manner that is sudden, unexpected, and not gradual

tacchino freddo

tacchino freddo

Ex: They gave up sugary cold turkey, opting for healthier alternatives instead .
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whale
[sostantivo]

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

gigante, colosso

gigante, colosso

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to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex: The lawyer attempted to worm information out of the witness, hoping to uncover a crucial detail for the case.
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