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Il libro Street Talk 2 - Lezione 3

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used to describe something or someone disappearing completely, often unexpectedly or without a trace, as if vanishing from existence

Ex: The rare species has been wiped off the face of the earth due to deforestation.
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to break
[Verbo]

to tell someone some important news, often bad news

comunicare, rivelare

comunicare, rivelare

Ex: She had to break the difficult news of their pet's passing to her children.Ha dovuto **comunicare** la triste notizia della morte del loro animale domestico ai suoi figli.
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to examine something to confirm its quality and accuracy

controllare su

controllare su

Ex: She routinely checks up on the quality of the products .Lei **controlla** regolarmente la qualità dei prodotti.
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to finally reveal or admit the truth about something

Ex: In the therapy session, she came clean about her struggles with addiction, seeking guidance and support in her journey to recovery.
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to come to
[Verbo]

to regain consciousness or awaken after being unconscious or asleep

riprendere conoscenza, svegliarsi

riprendere conoscenza, svegliarsi

Ex: He was in a deep sleep but suddenly came to when he heard a loud noise .Era in un sonno profondo ma improvvisamente **si è ripreso** quando ha sentito un forte rumore.
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extremely unwell or tired

Sentirsi estremamente malati

Sentirsi estremamente malati

Ex: When he came down with the flu, Mark appeared at the meeting like death warmed over, with dark circles under his eyes and a pale complexion.
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double whammy
[sostantivo]

a situation in which one gets affected by two unpleasant or unfortunate events that happen at once

doppio smacco

doppio smacco

Ex: They have been hit with a double whammy of a natural disaster and an economic recession .Sono stati colpiti da un **doppio colpo** di un disastro naturale e di una recessione economica.
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to drag on
[Verbo]

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

procedere per un periodo di tempo prolungato

procedere per un periodo di tempo prolungato

Ex: The winter months can feel like they drag on when waiting for the arrival of warmer weather .I mesi invernali possono sembrare che **si trascinino** quando si aspetta l'arrivo del clima più caldo.
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fling
[sostantivo]

a brief, casual, or uncommitted romantic or sexual relationship, often without long-term intentions or emotional attachment

un'avventura, un flirt passeggero

un'avventura, un flirt passeggero

Ex: She had a fling in her early twenties , but it did n’t lead to anything serious .Ha avuto una **storia breve** all'inizio dei suoi vent'anni, ma non è diventata una cosa seria.
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to emotionally heal and move on from a romantic relationship that has ended

superare, andare avanti

superare, andare avanti

Ex: The breakup was painful , but eventually , she managed to get over him and thrive on her own .La rottura è stata dolorosa, ma alla fine, è riuscita a **superarlo** e a prosperare da sola.
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to directly tell a person a fact, usually one that is unpleasant

Ex: The teacher gave it to the students straight, providing constructive criticism and highlighting areas for improvement in their work.
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hello there
[interiezione]

used to greet someone or to capture their attention in a friendly manner

Ciao là, Ehilà

Ciao là, Ehilà

Ex: Hi there , nice weather we 're having , is n't it ?**Ciao là**, bel tempo che stiamo avendo, vero?
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to become someone's husband or wife during a special ceremony

sposarsi

sposarsi

Ex: Despite their families ' objections , they followed their hearts got hitched in a small , intimate ceremony at a local courthouse .
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at the peak or maximum level of performance, engagement, or energy

in piena attività, inn pieno svolgimento

in piena attività, inn pieno svolgimento

Ex: The party in full swing, and everyone is dancing and having a great time .
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used when something is done very soon or very fast

in un tempo relativamente breve

in un tempo relativamente breve

Ex: The kids devoured their snacks and finished their in no time at all after school .
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to cause a woman to become pregnant

mettere incinta, rendere incinta

mettere incinta, rendere incinta

Ex: He knocked his ex-girlfriend up and now has to pay child support.Ha **messo incinta** la sua ex ragazza e ora deve pagare gli alimenti.
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to bring a positive change to someone's mood or emotional state

sentirsi più felici o spensierati

sentirsi più felici o spensierati

Ex: The surprise visit from her family during a difficult lifted her spirits and reminded her of the love and support she had .
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to prevent the occurrence or continuation of an activity

Ex: The patient 's family had to make the painful decision pull the plug on life support after consulting with medical professionals .
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soap
[sostantivo]

a type of television drama that focuses on the lives, relationships, and struggles of its characters, often with ongoing storylines

telenovela, soap opera

telenovela, soap opera

Ex: The soap’s plot is filled with romance and family drama .La trama della **soap opera** è piena di romanticismo e drammi familiari.
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to stop by
[Verbo]

to visit or make a brief stay at a place or with someone

passare, fare una visita

passare, fare una visita

Ex: If you 're in the neighborhood , do n't hesitate to stop by for a chat .Se sei nei paraggi, non esitare a **passare** per una chiacchierata.
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to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

rilassati

rilassati

Ex: She ’s taking it easy this weekend , catching up on sleep .
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something that is finally dealt with and does not bother one anymore

Ex: The successful recovery of their stolen car was a load off their minds, and they could finally relax and enjoy their vacation.
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ticker
[sostantivo]

the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body

cuore, ticker

cuore, ticker

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involving risk and uncertainty

tocca e vai

tocca e vai

Ex: The success of the business venture was touch and go in its early stages, but it eventually thrived.
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tough cookie
[sostantivo]

a person who is strong, resilient, and determined, often in the face of challenging circumstances

un osso duro, una persona forte e determinata

un osso duro, una persona forte e determinata

Ex: He went through rigorous training and never gave up.Ha affrontato un allenamento rigoroso e non ha mai mollato. È un **osso duro** sul campo da basket.
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upshot
[sostantivo]

the final outcome of a series of actions, events, or discussions

risultato

risultato

Ex: The upshot of the debate was a new policy being implemented .L'**esito** del dibattito è stata l'implementazione di una nuova politica.
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yoo-hoo
[interiezione]

used to gain someone's attention, especially when they are at a distance or not paying attention

Ehi, Ohé

Ehi, Ohé

Ex: Yoo-hoo!**Yoo-hoo**! Mi stai ascoltando?
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