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Il libro Street Talk 2 - Lezione 2

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to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

rompere il ghiaccio

rompere il ghiaccio

Ex: At the party, she played a game that encouraged guests to interact and break the ice.
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cold fish
[sostantivo]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

ghiaccio

ghiaccio

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like a cold fish.Raramente sorride, il che lo fa sembrare un **pesce freddo**.
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crazed
[aggettivo]

driven insane

folle, pazzo

folle, pazzo

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to get straight to the point or the most important part of a matter without wasting time on irrelevant details or preamble

Ex: When giving a presentation, it's essential to cut to the chase to keep the audience engaged and interested.
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dirt
[sostantivo]

gossip that can harm a person's reputation, especially about their private life

pettegolezzi, dicerie

pettegolezzi, dicerie

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to begin talking about basic or important facts of a situation

Ex: I'm not interested in all the theoretical discussions, I just want to get down to brass tacks.
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to treat a person in a more gentle and caring way and be less harsh or strict with them

Ex: He's going through a difficult time, so let's go easy on him and offer our support.
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to hate someone to an extreme degree

odiare una persona in misura estrema

odiare una persona in misura estrema

Ex: The rival football teams' fans really hate each other's guts.
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hunk
[sostantivo]

a strong and muscular man who is sexually attractive

pezzo

pezzo

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jock
[sostantivo]

a person trained to compete in sports

sportivo, atleta

sportivo, atleta

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knockout
[sostantivo]

a person or an object that is considered extremely attractive or impressive

attraente

attraente

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to land
[Verbo]

to succeed in something, such as getting a job, achieving something, etc.

vincere

vincere

Ex: With dedication and hard work , the team managed to land a major contract .Con dedizione e duro lavoro, la squadra è riuscita a **conquistare** un contratto importante.
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off-the-wall
[aggettivo]

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

eccentrico, inusuale

eccentrico, inusuale

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picnic
[sostantivo]

any undertaking that is easy to do

passeggiata, gita piacevole

passeggiata, gita piacevole

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to regain composure, control emotions, or focus, especially in a stressful or emotional situation

Ex: The coach told the team to pull it together after their rough start.
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to lessen the value or esteem of something or someone, often through spoken words or criticism

svalutare, sminuire

svalutare, sminuire

Ex: It 's essential not to put down individuals for their mistakes but to encourage improvement .È essenziale non **sminuire** gli individui per i loro errori ma incoraggiare il miglioramento.
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to size up
[Verbo]

to examine someone or something in order to form a judgment

tagliare su

tagliare su

Ex: Before accepting the job offer, she took time to size the company up and assess its culture.Prima di accettare l'offerta di lavoro, si è presa il tempo per **valutare** l'azienda e valutarne la cultura.
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stacked
[aggettivo]

(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves

formosa,  prosperosa

formosa, prosperosa

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a single piece of furniture, often used to emphasize an individual item rather than a set

Ex: Each stick of furniture in the room was carefully chosen for its antique style.
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used to advise someone to trust one's judgment or experience concerning a particular matter

Ex: Take it from me, pursuing your passions leads to a fulfilling and meaningful life.Don't let fear or self-doubt hold you back.
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used to describe something impressive, intense, or persistent, often referring to physical traits, energy, or quality

Ex: He walked in with confidence that won’t quit, ready to take on the challenge.
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used to refer to someone who is not paying attention or is not intelligent enough

avere tocco leggero

avere tocco leggero

Ex: She seems distracted all the time, like the lights are on, but nobody is at home.It's hard to have a meaningful conversation with her.
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trip
[sostantivo]

an exciting or mind-expanding experience

Ex: The art installation offered a visual trip.
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to develop in a particular way, especially with regard to the final outcome of a situation or process

risultare, andare a finire

risultare, andare a finire

Ex: You never know how a spontaneous trip will turn out until you go on it .Non sai mai come **andranno a finire** i viaggi spontanei finché non li fai.
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