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Il libro Street Talk 1 - Lezione 9

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to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex: He was caught with his pants down when he accidentally sent a personal text to the entire office.
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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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to dump
[Verbo]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

scaricare

scaricare

Ex: They dumped the leftover food into the compost bin .Hanno **scaricato** gli avanzi di cibo nel bidone del compost.
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to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

cascare

cascare

Ex: In the world of online dating , it 's essential to be cautious and not easily fall for someone 's charming online persona .Nel mondo degli appuntamenti online, è essenziale essere cauti e non **cadere** facilmente per il personaggio affascinante di qualcuno online.
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used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something

Ex: Hearing his proposal to invest all their savings in a risky business venture, she immediately said, "Forget that noise; we need a safer plan."
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having finished one's supply of something very recently

Ex: I was hoping to get a copy of the latest bestseller, but the library is fresh out of stock.
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to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

Ex: Whenever they watch old family videos, the whole family gets a kick out of seeing their younger selves and reliving the memories.
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to get
[Verbo]

to understand something by hearing it

capire, afferrare

capire, afferrare

Ex: Sorry , I did n't quite get your last name ; could you tell me again ?Scusa, non ho **capito** bene il tuo cognome; potresti dirmelo di nuovo?
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to put a sudden stop to something one was doing for some time

Ex: He 's been trying to fix that old car for weeks ; it might be time give it a rest and call a mechanic .
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used when someone is about to undergo a medical operation

sotto il coltello

sotto il coltello

Ex: The patient consented to be put under the knife to remove the tumor.
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nuts
[aggettivo]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

pazzo, matto

pazzo, matto

Ex: People thought he was nuts for living alone in the woods .La gente pensava che fosse **pazzo** a vivere da solo nei boschi.
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various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: She likes to odds and ends from her travels as souvenirs .
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one-track mind
[sostantivo]

used of a person whose mind is busy with the thought of a particular person or thing and cannot think of anyone or anything else

mente a senso unico, fissazione

mente a senso unico, fissazione

Ex: She 's so infatuated with her new romantic interest that she has a one-track mind and ca n't seem to think about anything else .È così infatuata del suo nuovo interesse romantico che ha **la mente a senso unico** e non sembra poter pensare ad altro.
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to pick up
[Verbo]

to purchase something

comprare, acquistare

comprare, acquistare

Ex: He picked a new jacket up during the clearance sale.Ha **comprato** una giacca nuova durante i saldi.
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to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason

Ex: After hours of searching for the missing document, she finally put her finger on it hidden under a stack of papers.
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rag
[sostantivo]

a newspaper of low quality

straccio

straccio

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stuff
[sostantivo]

informal terms for personal possessions

cose, robe

cose, robe

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to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

toglierlo dalla tua mente

toglierlo dalla tua mente

Ex: Find a hobby.
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totally
[avverbio]

in a complete and absolute way

totalmente

totalmente

Ex: The project was totally funded by the government .Il progetto è stato **totalmente** finanziato dal governo.
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uh-oh
[interiezione]

used to express mild concern, surprise, or anticipation of a problem or mishap

uh-oh, ops

uh-oh, ops

Ex: Uh-oh, we need to fix this typo before we submit the report .**Oh oh**, dobbiamo correggere questo refuso prima di inviare il rapporto.
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bum
[sostantivo]

someone who is feeling disappointed, down, or depressed, often due to a situation not going as expected

fallito, depresso

fallito, depresso

Ex: Do n't be such a bum; things will get better .Non essere un tale **depresso**; le cose miglioreranno.
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to empty something, such as a stock, merchandise, or money

svuotare, ripulire

svuotare, ripulire

Ex: They cleaned out the bar by the end of the night .Hanno **svuotato** il bar entro la fine della serata.
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to become aware of something, often used when someone is slow to understand a situation or misses obvious signs

Ex: It took him a while get a clue that he was being pranked .
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honker
[sostantivo]

a large nose, often used humorously or in a teasing manner

nasone, naso

nasone, naso

Ex: You could see his honker from across the room !Potevi vedere il suo **nasone** dall'altra parte della stanza!
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used to comment on someone's unexpected or unkempt arrival, typically when they appear disheveled, tired, or out of place

Ex: You missed the bus, huh?
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lookit
[interiezione]

used to draw attention to something or someone, often in a surprised, impressed, or excited tone

Guarda!, Ehi

Guarda!, Ehi

Ex: Lookit, it's snowing already!**Guarda**, sta già nevicando!
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to rag
[Verbo]

to tease, mock, or harass someone, usually in a lighthearted or persistent manner

prendere in giro, canzonare

prendere in giro, canzonare

Ex: He was ragged by his friends until he finally laughed along .È stato **preso in giro** dai suoi amici finché alla fine non ha riso con loro.
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to eat a large quantity of food quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners or the amount consumed

Ex: Every time we go to that restaurant , he stuffs his face with everything on the menu .
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heavens to besty
[interiezione]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or sometimes dismay, often in a humorous or old-fashioned

Cielo a Betsy!, Mio Dio a Betsy!

Cielo a Betsy!, Mio Dio a Betsy!

Ex: Heavens to betsy, I didn’t think you’d go that far!**Cielo a Betsy**, non pensavo che saresti arrivato così lontano!
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Big Berta
[sostantivo]

a large or overweight woman

Grande Berta, Grossa Berta

Grande Berta, Grossa Berta

Ex: The nickname Big Bertha stuck with her throughout high school, even though she lost weight later on.Il soprannome **Big Bertha** le è rimasto per tutto il liceo, anche se in seguito ha perso peso.
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yes siree, Bob
[interiezione]

used to affirm or agree with something, often with added emphasis

sì signore,  Bob

sì signore, Bob

Ex: "You're absolutely right about that one."« Hai assolutamente ragione su questo. » « **Sì, signore, Bob**, non potrei essere più d'accordo! »
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dick
[sostantivo]

an obnoxious, rude, or inconsiderate person

stronzo, coglione

stronzo, coglione

Ex: I ca n't believe he made those comments — he 's such a dick.Non posso credere che abbia fatto quei commenti—è proprio un **stronzo**.
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to stop working properly, malfunction, or break down. Often used to describe a machine or system that has failed

guastarsi, smalfunzionare

guastarsi, smalfunzionare

Ex: My phone fritzed out, so I had to reboot it.Il mio telefono **ha smesso di funzionare**, quindi ho dovuto riavviarlo.
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by George
[interiezione]

used to express surprise, emphasis, or sometimes excitement

Per George, Per San Giorgio

Per George, Per San Giorgio

Ex: By George , I 've finally figured it out !**Per George**, finalmente ho capito!
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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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jack shit
[sostantivo]

used to emphasize the state of insignificance, emptiness, or dissatisfaction

un cavolo, niente di niente

un cavolo, niente di niente

Ex: The old car 's worth jack shit on the market .La vecchia macchina non vale **un cavolo** sul mercato.
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extremely quickly or almost instantaneously

Ex: He changed the subject faster than you can say Jackie Robinson.
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Joe Schmoe
[sostantivo]

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

Tizio Qualunque, Mario Rossi

Tizio Qualunque, Mario Rossi

Ex: I ca n’t believe Joe Schmoe was able to solve that problem , it ’s usually such a challenge .Non posso credere che **Tizio Qualsiasi** sia riuscito a risolvere quel problema, di solito è una tale sfida.
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someone who is very prompt, reliable, and available when needed, especially in a situation requiring immediate action

Ex: Tim 's Johnny on the spot when it comes to finishing the project before the deadline .
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no way, Jose
[interiezione]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

non se ne parla,  José

non se ne parla, José

Ex: He'll never take such a shortcut, no way, Jose!Non prenderà mai una scorciatoia del genere, **non c'è modo, Jose** !
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Don Juan
[sostantivo]

a man who is charming, attractive, and often romantically involved with many women

un Don Giovanni, un seduttore

un Don Giovanni, un seduttore

Ex: He's got the looks and the smooth talk, definitely a modern-day Don Juan.Ha l'aspetto e la parlantina, sicuramente un **Don Juan** dei giorni nostri.
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geez louise
[interiezione]

used to convey surprise, frustration, or disbelief, often in a mild or humorous way

accipicchia, santo cielo

accipicchia, santo cielo

Ex: "Geez Louise, that was one crazy roller coaster ride!"**Accipicchia**, che giro sulle montagne russe pazzesco!
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for Pete's sake
[interiezione]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or emphasis. It's often used when someone is irritated or trying to convey impatience about something

per l'amor del cielo, dai

per l'amor del cielo, dai

Ex: For Pete's sake, why do you always have to make things so complicated?**Per l'amor del cielo**, perché devi sempre complicare le cose?
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used to express surprise, frustration, or disbelief

Per l'amore di qualcuno o qualcosa, In nome di qualcuno o qualcosa

Per l'amore di qualcuno o qualcosa, In nome di qualcuno o qualcosa

Ex: For the love of Manfred , do n't let the cow kick the bucket again !**Per l'amore di Manfred**, non lasciare che la mucca calci di nuovo il secchio!
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