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Il libro Street Talk 2 - Uno Sguardo Più Ravvicinato: Lezione 1

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angel
[sostantivo]

invests in a theatrical production

angel investor, investitore angel

angel investor, investitore angel

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to back
[Verbo]

to support someone or something

appoggiare

appoggiare

Ex: While they were facing difficulties , we backing them with emotional support .
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bit
[sostantivo]

a short, often humorous act or performance, typically part of a larger routine or show

numero comico, sketch

numero comico, sketch

Ex: The variety show featured bits from different performers .
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biz
[sostantivo]

your occupation or line of work

occupazione, lavoro

occupazione, lavoro

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blooper
[sostantivo]

a humorous or embarrassing mistake, often made during filming, recording, or live performance

scivolone, errore divertente

scivolone, errore divertente

Ex: Despite blooper, the broadcast continued smoothly , and no one seemed to mind .
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to blow
[Verbo]

to make a mess of or ruin something, often through reckless actions or poor decision-making

rovinare, mandare all'aria

rovinare, mandare all'aria

Ex: The manager 's failure to communicate crucial information to the team had the potential blow the entire project .
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bomb
[sostantivo]

an absolute failure

fallimento

fallimento

Ex: Their plan to surprise their friend was bomb, as she already knew about it .
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boo
[interiezione]

used to vocalize disapproval, dissatisfaction, or disdain, particularly in response to something disliked or unwelcome

Buu!, Fai schifo!

Buu!, Fai schifo!

Ex: Boo!
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used to wish a person good luck, particularly before their performance

in bocca al lupo

in bocca al lupo

Ex: The band members gave each other a pep talk and said , Break a leg' before going on stage .
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to perform or entertain in a way that causes the audience to react with extreme enthusiasm, such as by applauding loudly or cheering

far venire giu il teatro per gli applausi

far venire giu il teatro per gli applausi

Ex: Her heartfelt acceptance speech brought the house down.
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cliffhanger
[sostantivo]

an ending to an episode of a series that keeps the audience in suspense

cliffhanger

cliffhanger

Ex: As the tension reached its peak , the protagonist found themselves in a perilous situation , setting the stage for a cliffhanger that would keep readers guessing until the next installment .
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comp
[sostantivo]

a complimentary ticket to a performance or event, often given to critics, industry professionals, or guests

biglietto omaggio, invito gratuito

biglietto omaggio, invito gratuito

Ex: His parents comps to his play .
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dark
[aggettivo]

(of theater) closed to performances, often for maintenance, renovations, or between seasons

chiuso, inattivo

chiuso, inattivo

Ex: The audience was informed that the theater would dark next week due to a scheduled maintenance check .
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deadpan
[avverbio]

without betraying any feeling

impassibilmente, senza emozione

impassibilmente, senza emozione

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to die
[Verbo]

to suddenly malfunction or stop operating

rompersi, smettere di funzionare

rompersi, smettere di funzionare

Ex: The car was running smoothly until the engine died in the middle of the highway .
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double feature
[sostantivo]

the screening of two different movies, one after another

doppia caratteristica

doppia caratteristica

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double take
[sostantivo]

the act of quickly looking at something or someone twice, usually due to surprise, confusion, or disbelief

doppio sguardo, ri-sguardo

doppio sguardo, ri-sguardo

Ex: I did double take when I saw my lost childhood toy on a shelf at the antique store ; I could n't believe my eyes .
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dry run
[sostantivo]

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

prova generale, esercitazione

prova generale, esercitazione

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encore
[sostantivo]

a demand for more performance, usually expressed by an audience after a show or act has ended

bis, richiesta di bis

bis, richiesta di bis

Ex: The comedian returned for encore after the audience kept clapping .
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extra
[sostantivo]

a person hired to appear in a film or television production, typically in the background of scenes to add realism

aggiuntivi

aggiuntivi

Ex: Being extra in the film gave him a brief glimpse of the glamorous world of movie-making .
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to fake
[Verbo]

to pretend or exaggerate a feeling or condition

fingere, simulare

fingere, simulare

Ex: He could tell she faking excitement about the news .
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flick
[sostantivo]

a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

film, pellicola

film, pellicola

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floor show
[sostantivo]

a live performance featuring singers, dancers, or musicians, often presented in nightclubs, restaurants, or casinos

spettacolo dal vivo, show di intrattenimento

spettacolo dal vivo, show di intrattenimento

Ex: The restaurant 's elegant ambiance was complemented by floor show featuring live jazz music and professional dancers .
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flop
[sostantivo]

something that is unsuccessful or fails to meet expectations, such as a movie, play, or product

infradito

infradito

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full house
[sostantivo]

a situation where all seats, spaces, or accommodations are completely occupied, with no availability left

pienone

pienone

Ex: full house at the concert made for an unforgettable atmosphere .
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gag
[sostantivo]

a short, humorous anecdote, joke, or punchline intended to elicit laughter

battuta, barzelletta

battuta, barzelletta

Ex: During the comedy show , the comedian 's playful delivery gags had the audience roaring with laughter .
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to be dismissed form a particular position or job

Ex: That guy's a terrible singer.
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to start doing something in the way that was planned

cominciare a fare qualcosa

cominciare a fare qualcosa

Ex: Well, I guess we better be getting the show on the road.
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in a grand or impressive manner, often used to describe the successful start of an event, party, or project

con il botto

con il botto

Ex: The product launch with a bang, with a viral social media campaign and record-breaking sales numbers .
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green room
[sostantivo]

a room in a theater, a studio, etc. in which performers can relax while not performing

camera verde

camera verde

Ex: Decorated with posters of past productions , the theatergreen room served as a nostalgic reminder of the countless performances and talents that had passed through .
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ham
[sostantivo]

an actor with an exaggerated theatrical style

ham

ham

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has-been
[sostantivo]

a person who was once considered famous or successful, but is no longer popular

è stato

è stato

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hit
[sostantivo]

something, such as a movie, play, song, etc. that is very popular and successful

successo

successo

Ex: The young chef 's new restaurant is hit in the culinary world .
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industry
[sostantivo]

all of the activities, companies, and people that are involved in providing a service or producing goods

industria

industria

Ex: The industry follows strict safety regulations .
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said as a way of showing praise or appreciation for someone or inviting other people to clap for them

Un applauso per

Un applauso per

Ex: The teacher praised the students' hard work, proclaiming, "Let's hear it for our top scholars!
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used when signaling the start of a film or TV scene, instructing lighting, camera operation, and actors to begin

Ex: The actors knew that once lights, camera, action was announced, there was no turning back.
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line
[sostantivo]

the words recited by an actor in a play or movie

linea

linea

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the host and organizer of a public event who introduces acts and ensures the smooth flow of activities

presentatore, cerimoniere

presentatore, cerimoniere

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to mug
[Verbo]

to exaggerate facial expressions, often in an overly dramatic or comedic way, to provoke laughter

fare smorfie, mugugnare

fare smorfie, mugugnare

Ex: mugged through the entire skit , making the crowd roar with laughter .
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number
[sostantivo]

a specific act or performance, often part of a larger show or entertainment sequence

numero, esibizione

numero, esibizione

Ex: Her dramatic number captivated the audience .
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one-liner
[sostantivo]

a short, witty, and concise joke or humorous observation that is delivered in a single line

battuta, frase ad effetto

battuta, frase ad effetto

Ex: The comedy special was filled with one-liners that became instant classics among fans .
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to open
[Verbo]

to perform as the first act before the main show or headliner

aprire, aprire il concerto

aprire, aprire il concerto

Ex: The rising singer got a chance open for a major artist on tour .
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to react more intensely or dramatically than is warranted by the situation

reagire in modo eccessivo, esagerare

reagire in modo eccessivo, esagerare

Ex: In stressful situations , it 's common for people overreact, letting emotions take over rational thinking .
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to pan
[Verbo]

to give a strong, negative review or opinion about something

stroncarsi, criticare severamente

stroncarsi, criticare severamente

Ex: The book panned by literary experts for its lack of originality and predictable plot .
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to plug
[Verbo]

to publicly praise a new book, motion picture, etc. as a way of promoting it

collegare

collegare

Ex: The plugged his upcoming stand-up special , promising audiences an evening of laughter and entertainment .
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to try very hard and do everything that is possible to succeed in something

fare tutto il possibile

fare tutto il possibile

Ex: The pulled out all the stops by utilizing social media , targeted advertising , celebrity endorsements , and captivating storytelling to maximize reach and impact .
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punch line
[sostantivo]

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

punto culminante, linea di battuta

punto culminante, linea di battuta

Ex: punch line of the argument was so obvious that it made me roll my eyes .
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road show
[sostantivo]

a traveling event or series of presentations held in different locations to showcase products, services, performances, or ideas to a wide audience

road show, evento itinerante

road show, evento itinerante

Ex: The university organized road show to showcase its programs and facilities to prospective students in different regions .
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a period of clapping by an audience to show appreciation for a performance or speech

Ex: The guest speaker ’s inspiring words earned him a round of applause.
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run-through
[sostantivo]

an uninterrupted rehearsal

prova generale, repertorio

prova generale, repertorio

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to scalp
[Verbo]

sell illegally, as on the black market

rivendere illegalmente, speculare

rivendere illegalmente, speculare

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sellout
[sostantivo]

the selling of an entire stock of something

esaurimento, cessione completa

esaurimento, cessione completa

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to shelve
[Verbo]

hold back to a later time

rinviare, posticipare

rinviare, posticipare

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showgirl
[sostantivo]

a female performer known for elaborate costumes and dance routines in cabaret or revue shows

ballerina di cabaret, prima ballerina

ballerina di cabaret, prima ballerina

Ex: Showgirls in Broadway productions bring an element of glamour and sophistication to the stage .
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sight gag
[sostantivo]

a joke whose effect is achieved by visual means rather than by speech (as in a movie)

scherzo visivo, gag visiva

scherzo visivo, gag visiva

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sitcom
[sostantivo]

a humorous show on television or radio with the same characters being involved with numerous funny situations in different episodes

sitcom

sitcom

Ex: The actor became famous for his role in a sitcom.
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situation drama
[sostantivo]

a television or radio drama that focuses on realistic, ongoing character relationships and everyday life situations, often serialized

dramma situazionale, dramma di situazione

dramma situazionale, dramma di situazione

Ex: The network ’s situation drama explores family conflicts and career struggles .
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skin flick
[sostantivo]

a pornographic movie

film a luci rosse, film pornografico

film a luci rosse, film pornografico

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slapstick
[sostantivo]

a comedy with deliberate clumsiness and humorously embarrassing events

farsa

farsa

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sleeper
[sostantivo]

a movie, novel, play, etc. that is initially underappreciated, but gains sudden and unexpected success later on

traversina

traversina

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slot
[sostantivo]

a designated period of time in a television schedule for a specific program

fascia, spazio

fascia, spazio

Ex: The producer fought to secure a slot for the season premiere .
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smash
[sostantivo]

something that is extremely successful, such as a song, motion picture, play, etc.

fracassa

fracassa

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special
[sostantivo]

a television program that is produced for a particular event or occasion

speciale, programma speciale

speciale, programma speciale

Ex: The channel ran a special episode celebrating the show’s anniversary.
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spoof
[sostantivo]

a genre of film characterized by humorous or satirical imitation of other films, genres, or cultural phenomena

parodia

parodia

Ex: " Spaceballs " is a spoof of science fiction movies like " Star Wars , " filled with silly jokes and exaggerated characters that lovingly mock the genre .
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spot
[sostantivo]

a segment of a television or radio show assigned to a particular person or a type of performance

macchia

macchia

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stand-up comedy
[sostantivo]

a form of comedic performance where a comedian delivers jokes and humorous observations to an audience while standing on a stage

comedy dal vivo, cabaret

comedy dal vivo, cabaret

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straight man
[sostantivo]

a performer who acts as stooge to a comedian

spalla, comico di supporto

spalla, comico di supporto

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take
[sostantivo]

a single recording of a scene or shot in theater or film

ripresa

ripresa

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Trades
[sostantivo]

industry publications, such as The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, that provide news, analysis, and updates about the entertainment business

pubblicazioni di settore, giornalismo di settore

pubblicazioni di settore, giornalismo di settore

Ex: News of the director ’s next project spread quickly through trades.
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turkey
[sostantivo]

a film, play, etc. that is considered a complete failure by many

fiasco

fiasco

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to upstage
[Verbo]

move upstage, forcing the other actors to turn away from the audience

sorpassare, mettere in ombra

sorpassare, mettere in ombra

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walk-on
[sostantivo]

a small, non-speaking role played by an actor who appears briefly on screen, often as a background character or extra

figurante, comparsa

figurante, comparsa

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to wrap up
[Verbo]

to complete a meeting, task, agreement, etc.

concludere

concludere

Ex: It 's time wrap up the project and present the final results .
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write-up
[sostantivo]

a written account in a newspaper to review a book, performance, or event

critica

critica

Ex: The travel magazine published a write-up on the picturesque coastal town , enticing readers to visit its scenic attractions .
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business
[sostantivo]

(in acting) small physical actions or gestures performed by an actor to add realism, character depth, or engagement to a scene, often unscripted or minimally directed

geste, atteggiamenti

geste, atteggiamenti

Ex: His business with the coffee cup helped convey his character 's anxiety .
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