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batten giù i portelli
to get ready for trouble, difficulty, or danger
The idiom "batten down the hatches" has its origins in maritime terminology. "Hatches" are the openings in the deck of a ship that provide access to the lower levels. "Battening down" means to secure the hatches with wooden strips or battens to prevent water from entering the ship during a storm. Figuratively, this expression is used to mean preparing for a difficult or challenging situation, taking precautions, or getting ready for an upcoming storm or crisis.
N/A
to cause significant damage or destruction to something by subjecting it to intense heat or fire
The idiom "burn something to a crisp" likely originates from the visual and descriptive imagery of something being completely incinerated or reduced to ashes or cinders after a fire. It is used metaphorically to describe a situation where something has been thoroughly and excessively burnt, often signifying an irreparable state of damage or destruction.
(esigere)
richiedere
to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation
Informazioni Grammaticali:
(questione difficile)
cosa eccezionale
something that is remarkable, extreme, or difficult, often in a surprising way
(neve compatta)
neve battuta
snow that has become compacted and firm, typically due to repeated freezing and thawing or heavy traffic
Informazioni Grammaticali:
ondata di caldo
a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before
Informazioni Grammaticali:
(intensificare)
aumentare
(of wind or storms) to intensify or increase in strength
Informazioni Grammaticali:
(temperatura (misurata con un termometro a mercurio))
mercurio
temperature measured by a mercury thermometer
(avanzare su)
assaltare
to approach or advance someone or something from different directions, often with a threat or intention to take action
Informazioni Grammaticali:
(ripugnante)
sgradevole
extremely unpleasant or disagreeable
(in effetti)
disponibile
available for immediate use
(al contrario)
d'altra parte
used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation
(neve polverosa)
polvere
light, dry, and fluffy snow, often ideal for skiing or snowboarding
(piovere a dirotto)
piovere a catinelle
rain heavily
(giornata afosa)
giornata torrida
an extremely hot day
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to enjoy the sun, typically by lying or sitting outside, to absorb its warmth or light
(depressione)
valle
(geology) a long, narrow depression or hollow, often occurring naturally, such as in the landscape or ocean floor
(vortice)
tornado
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
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