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Il libro Street Talk 1 - Lezione 8

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Street Talk 1
booze
[sostantivo]

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

alcol

alcol

Ex: The store specialized in imported and booze, catering to enthusiasts and collectors .
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to notify one's employer or supervisor that one is unwell and unable to work on a specific day

Ex: He 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, sospendere

licenziare, sospendere

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to strongly criticize someone in an angry manner

rimproverare, sgridare

rimproverare, sgridare

Ex: The chewed out the staff for not maintaining cleanliness .
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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

sciogliere, berse tutto

sciogliere, berse tutto

Ex: downed the last of her coffee before heading out the door .
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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

rompere le scatole, dare fastidio

rompere le scatole, dare fastidio

Ex: What gets me is the slow response from customer support .
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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 made it on time for the train .
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to speak loudly or complain, often in a bold or confrontational manner

parlare a squarciagola, lamentarsi con arroganza

parlare a squarciagola, lamentarsi con arroganza

Ex: She mouths off when she disagrees with a decision .
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back burner
[sostantivo]

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

piano inclinato, piano secondario

piano inclinato, piano secondario

Ex: The idea was on back burner for now , but I ’ll revisit it later .
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ripped
[aggettivo]

heavily affected or exited by a chemical substance, especially alcohol

sbronzo, alticcio

sbronzo, alticcio

Ex: At the party, he became increasingly ripped as he indulged in the drinks being passed around.
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to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment

sbagliare, rovinare

sbagliare, rovinare

Ex: The politician tried not to screw his speech up by rehearsing multiple times.
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stone sober
[sostantivo]

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

completamente sobrio, totalmente sobrio

completamente sobrio, totalmente sobrio

Ex: He 's committed to his sobriety , and he 's stone sober for several years .
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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

Ehi,  che si dice? Non ti vedevo da un po'!

Ehi, che si dice? Non ti vedevo da un po'!

Ex: What's up, everyone?
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wimp
[sostantivo]

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

vigliacco, debole

vigliacco, debole

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

vomitare a più non posso, risputare le budella

vomitare a più non posso, risputare le budella

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

eventi, avvenimenti

eventi, avvenimenti

Ex: We do n’t know much about goings on in the neighborhood , but it ’s been quiet lately .
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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

informazioni riservate, notizie dentro

informazioni riservate, notizie dentro

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

infastidire, far arrabbiare

infastidire, far arrabbiare

Ex: The delayed flight and lack of information from the airline ticked them off.
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zoned
[aggettivo]

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

stonato, distratto

stonato, distratto

Ex: He had been working non-stop and was totally zoned when I asked him about it.
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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

figa, vulva

figa, vulva

Ex: She rolled her eyes when he referred to her body using the word beaver. "
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bird legs
[sostantivo]

someone with very thin or scrawny legs

gambe da uccello, gambe a stecchino

gambe da uccello, gambe a stecchino

Ex: They joked about bird legs , but he just laughed it off .
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catcall
[sostantivo]

a loud, often sexually suggestive remark or whistle directed at someone, typically in public, intended to attract attention. It is often considered disrespectful or inappropriate

fischio, apprezzamento volgare

fischio, apprezzamento volgare

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

affliggere, rompere le scatole

affliggere, rompere le scatole

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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

fortunato, felice

fortunato, felice

Ex: "I just met my favorite celebrity!"
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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

furbo, astuto

furbo, astuto

Ex: sly dog, you knew exactly how to win her over , did n't you ?
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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, anziano donnaiolo

vecchio caprone, anziano donnaiolo

Ex: Do n’t be such old goat, you should act your age !
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goose egg
[sostantivo]

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

zero, punto di zero

zero, punto di zero

Ex: He attempted to win the raffle , but he ended up with goose egg— no prizes at all .
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goose
[sostantivo]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

goffo, sciocco

goffo, sciocco

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horse's ass
[sostantivo]

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

asino, testa di cavolo

asino, testa di cavolo

Ex: The guy was such a horse's ass, he didn't even notice everyone was laughing at him.
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monkey suit
[sostantivo]

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

abito da cerimonia, smoking

abito da cerimonia, smoking

Ex: The groom insisted on wearing monkey suit for the wedding , despite the casual setting .
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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

asino, fesso

asino, fesso

Ex: The con artist was clever , but the guy he targeted was a pigeon.
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treat or classify according to a mental stereotype

etichettare, catalogare

etichettare, catalogare

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stool pigeon
[sostantivo]

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

delatore, infiltrato

delatore, infiltrato

Ex: The journalist relied on a stool pigeon" to expose the corrupt practices of the politician .
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rat
[sostantivo]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

traditore, infame

traditore, infame

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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

sciocco, birichino

sciocco, birichino

Ex: I don’t know if I should believe him; he’s been acting squirrelly lately.
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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

balena, gigante

balena, gigante

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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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