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Il libro Street Talk 2 - Lezione 4

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of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

Ex: I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind, but I drafted a proposal along these lines to get us started.
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at large
[aggettivo]

having escaped, especially from confinement

in libertà, a piede libero

in libertà, a piede libero

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front burner
[sostantivo]

a state of high priority where something is dealt with immediately or given the most attention

priorità alta, massima attenzione

priorità alta, massima attenzione

Ex: Her career took front burner while other plans were set aside .
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to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

ritorcersi

ritorcersi

Ex: The strategy to increase sales by raising backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives .
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bank job
[sostantivo]

a robbery or heist involving a bank, typically involving the illegal act of stealing money or valuables from a bank

colpo in banca, rapina in banca

colpo in banca, rapina in banca

Ex: " After bank job, they went into hiding for months . "
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behind bars
[avverbio]

used to refer to someone who is imprisoned or serving time in prison

dietro le sbarre, dietro al bancone

dietro le sbarre, dietro al bancone

Ex: After his conviction , he found behind bars, facing a lengthy sentence .
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capitol hill
[sostantivo]

a hill in Washington, D.C., where the Capitol Building sits and Congress meets

Colle del Campidoglio, Capitol Hill

Colle del Campidoglio, Capitol Hill

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to execute a decision, order, or directive

effettuare

effettuare

Ex: In times of emergency , the police force must be ready carry out orders to maintain public safety .
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make oneself visible; take action

farsi avanti, venire avanti

farsi avanti, venire avanti

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closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner

avere qualcuno alle calcagna

avere qualcuno alle calcagna

Ex: He will be on my heels, monitoring my progress and expecting constant updates.
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crackdown
[sostantivo]

a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening

repressione

repressione

Ex: crackdown on organized crime gangs resulted in a series of raids and arrests across the city .
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crook
[sostantivo]

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

delinquente, criminale

delinquente, criminale

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cutback
[sostantivo]

the act of reducing the amount of something

riduzione, taglio

riduzione, taglio

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to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously

affrontare, far fronte a

affrontare, far fronte a

Ex: As a responsible leader, it's crucial to face up to the challenges and make decisions for the betterment of the team.
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heist
[sostantivo]

‌an act of violently stealing something valuable, especially from a shop or bank

rapina

rapina

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(of an outcome, decision, or situation) to depend entirely on a particular factor or set of circumstances

dipendere da, essere vincolato a

dipendere da, essere vincolato a

Ex: The success of the event hinge on the weather cooperating for the outdoor activities .
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at a time when everyone can witness something

Ex: The murder occurred in broad daylight, leaving witnesses horrified and demanding swift justice for the victim.
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start or re-start vigorously

riavviare con vigore, accelerare

riavviare con vigore, accelerare

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to take something illegally without permission

rubare, sottrarre

rubare, sottrarre

Ex: The art heist knocked off the museum , stealing priceless paintings .
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to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey

Ex: The sniper lie in wait for hours , waiting for the enemy to reveal their position .
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to nab
[Verbo]

to catch someone because they are suspected of doing something wrong

catturare, arrestate

catturare, arrestate

Ex: The undercover operation was designed nab members of the organized crime syndicate .
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in an uncertain or unstable situation that is likely to fail or collapse

essere su on terreno infido

essere su on terreno infido

Ex: The scientist's theory is on shaky ground, and further research is needed to confirm or disprove their findings.
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used to refer to an idea, proposal, or issue that is formally presented or under discussion in a meeting, especially in a legislative or organizational context

Ex: The issue of employee benefits will on the floor during the meeting tomorrow .
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the individuals or groups who hold the most authority or influence in a particular organization, community, or situation

poteri forti

poteri forti

Ex: When it comes to deciding which shows get renewed and which get canceled, the powers that be at the network make the final decision.
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private eye
[sostantivo]

someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information

detective privato, investigatore privato

detective privato, investigatore privato

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to be too harsh on someone just to prove that their ideas are wrong or stupid

buttare giù qualcuno

buttare giù qualcuno

Ex: During the debate , opponents tried shoot down the candidate 's stance on economic policies .
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to find a way to overcome a problem or obstacle

trovare una soluzione, superare

trovare una soluzione, superare

Ex: got around the issue by suggesting a different approach .
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underway
[aggettivo]

currently happening

in corso, in atto

in corso, in atto

Ex: The preparations for the event underway, with organizers setting up booths and decorations .
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