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Il libro Street Talk 1 - Uno Sguardo Più Da Vicino: Lezione 8

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animal
[aggettivo]

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

animale, corporeo

animale, corporeo

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to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

nervosismo ed eccitazione

nervosismo ed eccitazione

Ex: They were full of ants in their pants as they anxiously waited for the winner to be announced.
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antsy
[aggettivo]

having a fidgety feeling caused by nervousness

Ex: The long silence made everyone in the room a little antsy.
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to go ape
[Frase]

to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

venire scimmia

venire scimmia

Ex: When the band started playing their favorite song , the went ape, dancing and cheering with uncontainable excitement .
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to become extremely angry to the extent that one displays wild and uncontrollable behavior

Ex: When I accidentally spilled coffee on his laptop, he went ape and started shouting at me.
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ass
[sostantivo]

a pompous fool

asino, sciocco

asino, sciocco

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jackass
[sostantivo]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

asino, scemo

asino, scemo

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an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

pipistrelli nel campanile

pipistrelli nel campanile

Ex: After staying up all night working on the project, I've got a few bats in my belfry today.
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batty
[aggettivo]

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

matto, pazzo

matto, pazzo

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used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

Non vedere niente

Non vedere niente

Ex: Without my reading glasses , Ias blind as a bat to all the fine print .
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extremely active, busy, and hardworking

occupato come un castoro

occupato come un castoro

Ex: The construction crew was busy as beavers, working to complete the building on time.
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eager beaver
[sostantivo]

an energetic and eager individual who is willing to work hard

stacanovista

stacanovista

Ex: The new intern is a eager beaver.
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something one is extremely obsessed with and keeps talking about

Ex: The politician has a bee in his bonnet about income inequality and consistently advocates for policies to address the issue.
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extremely busy with work, activities, etc.

impegnato come un'ape

impegnato come un'ape

Ex: The construction workers were busy as bees, putting up the scaffolding and beginning work on the building.
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to refrain from interfering in someone else's private affairs

Ex: At the neighborhood block party, John tactfully told his neighbors to mind their own beeswax when they offered unsolicited advice about his home renovation project.
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an anonymous or unidentified source of information

Ex: If it was n't you , then I a little bird told him .
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bird
[sostantivo]

a young female adult

fanciulla, ragazza

fanciulla, ragazza

Ex: The lads went out to chat up birds at the pub .
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used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

Dio li fa e poi li accoppia

Dio li fa e poi li accoppia

Ex: Birds of a feather flock together, which is why the group of musicians spent so much time together .
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early bird
[sostantivo]

someone who has a tendency to get up early every morning

mattiniero, persona che si alza presto

mattiniero, persona che si alza presto

Ex: The conference starts at 8 AM , so all early birds will get the best seats in the front row .
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to have a very little desire to eat

Ex: I was surprised when he finished the large pizza all by himself; I thought he would eat like a bird, but he has a big appetite.
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used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

Ex: Attending that meeting felt like a total waste of time; it was just for the birds.
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to intentionally and rudely display an offensive hand gesture, involving raising the middle finger while extending the others downward, as a sign of strong disapproval, annoyance, or disrespect toward someone

mostrare il dito medio

mostrare il dito medio

Ex: In a fit of frustration, she rolled down her car window and gave the slow-moving traffic the bird.
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jailbird
[sostantivo]

a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly

carcerato, delinquente recidivo

carcerato, delinquente recidivo

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used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

il mattiniere prende la strada

il mattiniere prende la strada

Ex: The early bird catches the worm, so I made sure to submit my application first.
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buck
[sostantivo]

one dollar

un dollaro

un dollaro

Ex: He bet his friend buck that his favorite team would win the game .
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to buck up
[Verbo]

to encourage someone when they are sad or discouraged

incoraggiare, rallegrare

incoraggiare, rallegrare

Ex: The teacher's words of encouragement really bucked me up before the exam.
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used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

essere caldo e accogliente

essere caldo e accogliente

Ex: Wrapped in a warm scarf and a cozy sweater, she ventured out into the winter chill, feeling snug as a bug in a rug.
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bug
[sostantivo]

a fairly mild yet infectious illness that is caused by a virus or bacteria

virus

virus

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to bug
[Verbo]

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

rompere le scatole, frustrare

rompere le scatole, frustrare

Ex: Ignoring a person's desire for solitude and continuing to talk may bug them.
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to find a solution to a problem

risolvere, trovare una soluzione

risolvere, trovare una soluzione

Ex: She helped work out the best way to approach the problem .
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bullshit
[sostantivo]

obscene words for unacceptable behavior

cazzate, stronzate

cazzate, stronzate

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bullheaded
[aggettivo]

obstinate and stupid

ostinato, testardo

ostinato, testardo

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a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse

una storia ridicola, una storia inventata

una storia ridicola, una storia inventata

Ex: The tall tales in that novel were a collection cock-and-bull stories that made it a bestseller among adventure enthusiasts .
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to directly and bravely deal with a difficulty or danger

[prendere] il toro per le corna

[prendere] il toro per le corna

Ex: It 's time take the bull by the horns and make those tough decisions .
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dumb bunny
[sostantivo]

someone whose behavior is marked by foolishness or ignorance

scema

scema

Ex: You really thought you could win the lottery with those numbers?
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to be really excited or nervous about what is going to happen

essere davvero eccitato o nervoso

essere davvero eccitato o nervoso

Ex: We felt butterflies before the big game, but once we started playing, the adrenaline took over.
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one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

Ex: The student had been juggling multiple assignments, extracurricular activities, and personal challenges.
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to catnap
[Verbo]

to take a short and light nap, typically lasting only a few minutes

fare un pisolino, schiacciare un pisolino

fare un pisolino, schiacciare un pisolino

Ex: catnapped for a few minutes before the important meeting .
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copycat
[sostantivo]

a person who imitates the actions, clothes, ideas, etc. of someone else

imitatore

imitatore

Ex: When Mark started using the same catchphrases as his friend , he playfully called him copycat and suggested coming up with something unique .
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used to imply that while excessive curiosity can have negative consequences, the pursuit of knowledge or exploration can also be rewarding and fulfilling despite the risks

Ex: Despite the danger, the explorers were curious about what lay beyond the mountains.
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to rain really hard

piove a catinelle

piove a catinelle

Ex: The rain was coming down in buckets , like it raining cats and dogs, during the outdoor concert .
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to look very disorganized and untidy

sembra esausto

sembra esausto

Ex: Yesterday, she had felt like something the cat brought in after staying up all night studying, mentally drained and sleep-deprived.
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said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

Ex: When her friend suddenly stopped talking about the party, Sarah asked, "Hey, cat got your tongue?
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to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant

rinunciare, tirarsi indietro

rinunciare, tirarsi indietro

Ex: Are you going to chicken out of the competition?
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chickenshit
[sostantivo]

a person who is weak and lacks courage

un vigliacco, un codardo

un vigliacco, un codardo

Ex: Instead of facing the problem head-on , he acted like chickenshit and ran away .
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to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

non fare i conti con la lattaia

non fare i conti con la lattaia

Ex: After the successful job interview, he advised his friend not to count her chickens before receiving the official job offer.
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used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

foxy

foxy

Ex: The politician sly as a fox; he can manipulate public opinion to his advantage effortlessly .
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difficulty in speaking, particularly due to one's throat being dry

non essere in grado di parlare chiaramente

non essere in grado di parlare chiaramente

Ex: Mary a frog in her throat whenever she has to sing in front of an audience , but she practices diligently to overcome it .
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to really annoy or frustrate someone

esasperare

esasperare

Ex: While I was studying , their continuous distractions getting my goat.
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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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scapegoat
[sostantivo]

a person who suffers the consequences of others people's wrongdoings

capro espiatorio, vittima sacrificale

capro espiatorio, vittima sacrificale

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to goose
[Verbo]

pinch in the buttocks

pugnalare, sculacciare

pugnalare, sculacciare

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hog
[sostantivo]

a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

porco, avidità

porco, avidità

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used to indicate a state of great happiness, bliss, or contentment

In uno stato di estrema felicità.

In uno stato di estrema felicità.

Ex: With a plate full of her favorite desserts, she was in hog heaven, savoring each sweet bite.
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to hog
[Verbo]

take greedily; take more than one's share

appropriarsi, prendere avidamente

appropriarsi, prendere avidamente

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hogwash
[sostantivo]

an absurd idea or discussion

sciocchezze

sciocchezze

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hoggish
[aggettivo]

resembling swine; coarsely gluttonous or greedy

porcino, inguardabile

porcino, inguardabile

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road hog
[sostantivo]

someone who drives aggressively or selfishly, often taking up more space on the road than necessary

menefreghista della strada, guidatore egoista

menefreghista della strada, guidatore egoista

Ex: He encountered road hog on his way to work , forcing him to slow down .
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to waste one's time and energy for something that has no chance of achieving success or yeilds no profit

combattere una battaglia persa

combattere una battaglia persa

Ex: The team had already decided to change their strategy , but the coach kept talking about the old approach - it was beating a dead horse.
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charley-horse
[sostantivo]

a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise

cotto, crampo

cotto, crampo

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(of information) from an accurate or valid source

Ex: She learned about the promotion directly from her manager, so it's information from the horse's mouth.
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indulge in horseplay

giocare, schiamazzare

giocare, schiamazzare

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used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited

usato per descrivere qualcuno che è estremamente confuso ed eccitato

usato per descrivere qualcuno che è estremamente confuso ed eccitato

Ex: When the teacher announced a surprise pop quiz, the students started flipping through their notes like chickens with their heads cut off, trying to find the answers.
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spring chicken
[sostantivo]

a young individual with little or no experience

uomo ingenuo

uomo ingenuo

Ex: Olivia is exploring different musical instruments ; she 's spring chicken in the world of music .
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clam
[sostantivo]

a piece of paper money worth one dollar

denaro, taglio da un dollaro

denaro, taglio da un dollaro

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to clam up
[Verbo]

to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk, often because of nervousness, fear, or a desire to keep information secret

silenziare, restare in silenzio

silenziare, restare in silenzio

Ex: As soon as the topic of her recent project came up , clam up and did n't want to reveal any details .
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holy cow
[interiezione]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Mio Dio!, Caspita!

Mio Dio!, Caspita!

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise?
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used to describe a prolonged or indefinite period of time, often implying that something will continue for a very long duration

per molto tempo

per molto tempo

Ex: We have been waiting for the results until the cows come home, and they still haven't arrived.
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dog
[sostantivo]

a woman or girl who is uninteresting, unattractive, and unpleasant

cagna, troia

cagna, troia

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dog do
[sostantivo]

fecal droppings from a dog

feci di cane, escrementi di cane

feci di cane, escrementi di cane

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dog-eared
[aggettivo]

showing signs of wear and tear from excessive use, particularly with pages that have bent or folded corners

consunto, sgualcito

consunto, sgualcito

Ex: Despite dog-eared condition , the diary held precious memories of his travels .
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to be in trouble with someone, typically because of a mistake or wrongdoing

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dog-tired
[aggettivo]

completely worn out, typically from intense physical or mental effort

completamente sfatto, esausto

completamente sfatto, esausto

Ex: He 'd gone to dog-tired, barely able to keep his eyes open .
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(in business, politics, etc.) a situation in which the competition is so fierce that everyone is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful, even if it means harming others

cane mangia cane

cane mangia cane

Ex: The competition for the job is fierce , and it 's dog eat dog situation .
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hound
[sostantivo]

someone who is morally reprehensible

sgualdrino, cane da caccia

sgualdrino, cane da caccia

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used to say that one's feet are in pain

le gambe sono molto doloranti

le gambe sono molto doloranti

Ex: Lisa spent the entire day on her feet at the busy retail store, and by closing time, her dogs were barking with exhaustion.
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to behave in a pretentious way to prove one is rich or fashionable

Ex: The celebrity couple put on the dog at the red-carpet event, arriving in a lavish entourage and flaunting their expensive attire.
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used to refer to someone who is extremely ill or unwell

Essere molto malati

Essere molto malati

Ex: We were as sick as dogs after eating that spoiled food at the restaurant.
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top dog
[sostantivo]

a person who holds the highest rank in a particular group or organization

capo

capo

Ex: They were top dog in the industry for years , but lost their position after a series of scandals .
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dead duck
[sostantivo]

someone or something that has never succeeded or is very unlikely to succeed in the future

anatra morta

anatra morta

Ex: The project is behind schedule and over budget , and it 's becoming dead duck.
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sitting duck
[sostantivo]

someone or something that lacks enough defense or protection and is easy to be targeted

obiettivo facile, pardo indifeso

obiettivo facile, pardo indifeso

Ex: When you 're the only candidate opposing the incumbent with widespread support , you can feel like sitting duck in the political arena .
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used to describe someone who is totally bald

Perfettamente Calvo

Perfettamente Calvo

Ex: Peter was losing hair rapidly.
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eagle eye
[sostantivo]

someone who is keenly aware or observant

occhio di falco

occhio di falco

Ex: The security guard's eagle eye caught the suspicious behavior of a person in the crowd.
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to easily be able to remember things and rarely forget them

Ex: The historian had a memory like an elephant, and he could recall dates, names, and events with incredible accuracy.
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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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fishy
[aggettivo]

suggestive of dishonesty or something dubious

sospetto, dubbioso

sospetto, dubbioso

Ex: She sensed fishy motive behind his sudden kindness .
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to look at someone in a way that shows one is very passionate about them

rendere pecore occhio a

rendere pecore occhio a

Ex: Patricia couldn't help but cast sheep's eyes at Tom from across the room, hoping he would notice her interest.
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an issue or subject that is not in any way connected to what one was talking about

Ex: Raising a teenager is a different kettle of fish from raising a young child.
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fox
[sostantivo]

a good-looking young person, especially a woman

bell' aspetto

bell' aspetto

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foxy
[aggettivo]

(of a woman) sexually appealing

figona

figona

Ex: foxy smile and playful wink left a lasting impression on everyone she met .
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horseshit
[sostantivo]

a statement, idea, or act that is obviously untrue, foolish, or unreasonable

cazzata, fesseria

cazzata, fesseria

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***said of a man who is sexually well-endowed

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high horse
[sostantivo]

one's arrogant and pretentious behavior that is meant to prove one's superiority over others

piedistallo

piedistallo

Ex: Trying to climb on high horse would only be embarrassing at best , and at the very least hypocritical .
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used to describe an individual who behaves in a very kind and gentle way

molto gentile

molto gentile

Ex: The nurse was gentle as a lamb while caring for the elderly patients.
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soon or in a quick manner

molto presto

molto presto

Ex: The team resolved the issue in two shakes of a lamb's tail, preventing any further complications.
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to make a problem appear more serious or dangerous than it actually is

Ex: Don't make a mountain out of a molehill; it was just a minor miscommunication.
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grease monkey
[sostantivo]

a mechanic or someone who works on cars

meccanico, manovale delle auto

meccanico, manovale delle auto

Ex: She became known as the grease monkey for her car repair skills .
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to do something that makes a person appear foolish in front of others

Ex: He thought he could outsmart us , but we ended making a monkey of him in the negotiation .
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