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Il libro Street Talk 2 - Uno sguardo più da vicino: Lezione 6

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blowhard
[sostantivo]

a person who talks too much, often bragging loudly about themselves or their opinions

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to change one's opinions about something often and quickly, sometimes being enthusiastic and other times indifferent or negative

essere banderuola

essere banderuola

Ex: Investors blow hot and cold, which makes the market unpredictable .
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to blow in
[Verbo]

to arrive unexpectedly or suddenly, often without prior notice

piombare, arrivare all'improvviso

piombare, arrivare all'improvviso

Ex: The guests blew in right after dinner , catching everyone off guard .Gli ospiti sono **arrivati all'improvviso** subito dopo cena, cogliendo tutti alla sprovvista.
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to get rid of one's strong feelings, particularly by talking in an angry way

perdere il tuo tember

perdere il tuo tember

Ex: The meeting will be a chance for the protesters to blow off steam.
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to become really annoyance to the point where one might do something stupid to get rid he anger or frustration

Ex: That music makes you want blow your brains out.
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to become suddenly very angry, often to the point of shouting or behaving in an aggressive manner

perdere la calma

perdere la calma

Ex: I blew my cool when I saw the mess they made in the kitchen .
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to reveal a person's identity or intentions

Ex: The agent had to escape the enemy's grasp after a security breach blew their cover, leaving them exposed in hostile territory.
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to deeply astonish or amaze someone, often by presenting them with something unexpected or extraordinary

Ex: The novel 's plot twist at the end was so unexpected that it blew my mind, leaving me speechless for a moment .
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to praise one's own abilities or accomplishments, often in an exaggerated way

lancio di fiori

lancio di fiori

Ex: The celebrity couple put on the dog at the red-carpet event, arriving in a lavish entourage and flaunting their expensive attire.
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to fail to control one's anger

non riuscire a controllare la propria rabbia

non riuscire a controllare la propria rabbia

Ex: If they continue to ignore his concerns , he blow his top during the meeting .
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to slowly disappear or become less noticeable

passare, svanire

passare, svanire

Ex: Gossip about the celebrity 's personal life tends to blow over quickly .Le chiacchiere sulla vita personale della celebrità tendono a **svanire** rapidamente.
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to kill someone with a gun or other weapons

abbattere, falciare

abbattere, falciare

Ex: The news reported another incident where a victim was tragically blown away in broad daylight .Le notizie hanno riportato un altro incidente in cui una vittima è stata tragicamente **uccisa** in pieno giorno.
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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 to blow the entire project .L'incapacità del manager di comunicare informazioni cruciali al team aveva il potenziale di **mandare all'aria** l'intero progetto.
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to make known an unpleasant truth about something

Ex: The memoir by a former insider took the lid off the dark secrets of the entertainment industry, exposing the abuse and exploitation prevalent within it.
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to inform the authorities about something secret or the breach of legalities, particularly because one is morally obliged to do so

Ex: He blew the whistle on the corrupt officials who were embezzling public funds.
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to blow up
[Verbo]

to become extremely angry and lose control

esplodere, perdere le staffe

esplodere, perdere le staffe

Ex: The boss blew up over the missed deadline .Il capo è **andato su tutte le furie** per la scadenza mancata.
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(of two or more people) to get into a serious verbal argument or begin attacking each other physically because of a prior disagreement

Ex: The disagreement between the two political leaders came to blows as they physically confronted each other during a televised debate.
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breeze
[sostantivo]

something that is easy to do or accomplish

brezza

brezza

Ex: Fixing the car turned out to be a breeze once I understood the problem .Riparare l'auto si è rivelato un **gioco da ragazzi** una volta compreso il problema.
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to breeze
[Verbo]

to proceed quickly and easily

procedere rapidamente, avanzare con facilità

procedere rapidamente, avanzare con facilità

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to keep talking with a person about no particular subject

fare quattro chiacchiere

fare quattro chiacchiere

Ex: We 've shooting the breeze for well over an hour now .
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used to imply that even in difficult or negative situations, there is often something positive or hopeful to be found

Ex: Although my flight was delayedevery cloud has a silver lining - I was able to catch up on some work while waiting at the airport .
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tremendously excited about something

estremamente felice

estremamente felice

Ex: Receiving the acceptance letter to her dream university put on cloud nine.
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to be in a constant state of bad luck, negativity, or a depressed mood

Ex: No matter how hard he tries , he just ca n't shake walking around with a black cloud over his head.
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used to emphasize a question or statement, showing surprise or confusion

terrestre

terrestre

Ex: When on earth did you find the time to do all that?
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to have some understanding or knowledge of something

avere un'opinione su qualcosa

avere un'opinione su qualcosa

Ex: He does n’t know what happened at the meeting — he doeshave the foggiest idea.
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in a fog
[Frase]

confused and unable to think clearly

Ex: The sudden news left her in a fog of disbelief and confusion.
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good heavens
[interiezione]

used to express surprise, shock, or astonishment, often in response to something unexpected or difficult to believe

Santo cielo!, Perbacco!

Santo cielo!, Perbacco!

Ex: Good heavens !**Santo cielo**! Non avrei mai pensato di vedere il giorno in cui si sarebbe scusato.
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heavenly
[aggettivo]

used to describe something that is extremely delightful, blissful, or perfect, often invoking a sense of pure enjoyment or pleasure

celeste, divino

celeste, divino

Ex: The chocolate cake was so heavenly, it felt like a slice of paradise .La torta al cioccolato era così **celestiale**, sembrava una fetta di paradiso.
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heavens
[interiezione]

used to express surprise, disbelief, or astonishment, often in a dramatic or emphatic way

Cielo!, Santo cielo!

Cielo!, Santo cielo!

Ex: Heavens, this place is a mess!**Cielo**, questo posto è un disastro!
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heavens to besty
[interiezione]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or sometimes dismay, often in a humorous or old-fashioned

Cielo a Betsy!, Mio Dio a Betsy!

Cielo a Betsy!, Mio Dio a Betsy!

Ex: Heavens to betsy, I didn’t think you’d go that far!**Cielo a Betsy**, non pensavo che saresti arrivato così lontano!
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in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

In uno stato di estrema felicità

In uno stato di estrema felicità

Ex: Surrounded by loved ones and basking in the warm glow of birthday wishes , she in seventh heaven, overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude .
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to try extremely hard and do everything that one is capable of in order to succeed in something

spostare il cielo e la terra

spostare il cielo e la terra

Ex: So together moved heaven and earth to ensure , in a difficult year , that the necessary money was made available .
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as hell
[avverbio]

used to emphasize the degree or extent of something, often in a hyperbolic or exaggerated manner

davvero, moltissimo

davvero, moltissimo

Ex: That was as hell difficult to figure out !È stato **maledettamente** difficile da capire !
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no matter how many obstacles one might face or how hard achieving something gets

a qualunque costo

a qualunque costo

Ex: He confirmed thatcome hell or high water, he will make his first trip to Scotland in November .
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go to hell
[interiezione]

used to express anger, frustration, or strong disapproval, often as an insult or to tell someone to leave in a harsh manner

Vai all'inferno!, Vaffanculo!

Vai all'inferno!, Vaffanculo!

Ex: She was so mad , she told him to just go to hell and leave her alone .Era così arrabbiata che gli ha detto di **andare al diavolo** e di lasciarla sola.
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like hell
[Frase]

used to emphasize the intensity or speed of something

Ex: She like hell when she saw the spider in her room .
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to experience something that is extremely painful or difficult, particularly for a long time

Ex: He had to go through hell to overcome his addiction and rebuild his life.
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what the hell
[interiezione]

used to express surprise, confusion, disbelief, or frustration, often in response to something unexpected or difficult to understand

Che diavolo?, Ma che cavolo?

Che diavolo?, Ma che cavolo?

Ex: I ca n’t make sense of this situation , what the hell is happening ?Non riesco a capire questa situazione, **che diavolo sta succedendo?**
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used to express disbelief in something happening

Ex: The odds of winning the lottery are as slim as hell freezing over, but people still play in hopes of hitting the jackpot.
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to moon
[Verbo]

to expose one's buttocks, typically as a prank or for humorous effect

mostrare il sedere, luna

mostrare il sedere, luna

Ex: They mooned the camera when they thought no one was watching .Hanno **mostrato il sedere** alla telecamera quando pensavano che nessuno li stesse guardando.
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used for saying that something can only happen on very rare occasions

molto raro

molto raro

Ex: Once in a blue moon, if the weather permits, they organize a neighborhood barbecue.
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to make promises that are impossible to be fulfilled or be kept

promettere la una e le stelle

promettere la una e le stelle

Ex: He promised the moon to his employees, offering raises and promotions for everyone, but the budget couldn't support it.
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to be smart or experienced enough to find one's way out of a problematic situation

avere abbastanza buon senso per scegliere la soluzione ovvia

avere abbastanza buon senso per scegliere la soluzione ovvia

Ex: Normally he knew enough to come in out of the rain but the Princess had intrusted him with an important job.
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to rain really hard

piove a catinelle

piove a catinelle

Ex: The rain was coming down in buckets , like it raining cats and dogs, during the outdoor concert .
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to ruin what someone has planned or not allow them enjoy something

Ex: When the teacher praised the class 's performance , the troublemaker tried rain on their parade with sarcastic comments .
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a time of financial difficulty or a period of challenge

Ex: His habit of saving a rainy day allowed him to comfortably weather the storm when his business faced difficulties .
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rain check
[sostantivo]

refusal or cancellation of an invitation, offer, or plan with intention of accepting it or doing it at another time instead

questa è la promessa di fare un'azione annullata in futuro

questa è la promessa di fare un'azione annullata in futuro

Ex: I apologize , but I 'll need to give you a rain check on helping out with the event tomorrow .Mi scuso, ma dovrò darti un **rimando** per aiutarti con l'evento domani.
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used to suggest that when something bad happens, other bad things often happen in quick succession or in large numbers, making the situation seem even worse

Ex: Susan was having a terrible day - she overslept, burned her breakfast, and got a speeding ticket on the way to work.
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snow job
[sostantivo]

an attempt to persuade someone to do or believe something using deception or flattery

montatura, trucco

montatura, trucco

Ex: Recognizing the attempt at a snow job, the journalist pressed for clear answers to uncover the truth behind the controversial decision .Riconoscendo il tentativo di **inganno**, il giornalista ha insistito per ottenere risposte chiare per scoprire la verità dietro la decisione controversa.
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brainstorm
[sostantivo]

the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation

illuminazione, rivelazione

illuminazione, rivelazione

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to eat a large amount of food, often with enthusiasm

Ex: They eating up a storm at the party — there was barely any food left !
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to storm
[Verbo]

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

infuriare, scatenarsi

infuriare, scatenarsi

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to suddenly become extremely successful

essere un successo clamoroso

essere un successo clamoroso

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to thunder
[Verbo]

move fast, noisily, and heavily

tuonare, rombare

tuonare, rombare

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thunder thighs
[sostantivo]

used to refer to someone with fat or large thighs

coscione

coscione

Ex: Look at little baby's adorable thunder thighs!Guarda le adorabili **cosce di tuono** del piccolo bambino! Sono così paffute e carine.
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a person who is only a friend during good times and is not supportive or reliable during difficult or challenging times

amico del bel tempo

amico del bel tempo

Ex: Whenever I have a problem, John suddenly becomes unavailable.Ogni volta che ho un problema, John improvvisamente non è disponibile. Ha dimostrato più e più volte di essere un **amico del bel tempo**.
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feeling unwell or slightly ill

malato

malato

Ex: I 've under the weather all week with a cold .
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to release gas from one's bowels through one's anus

Ex: He discreetly left the room break wind, not wanting to disrupt the meeting with any unwelcome sounds or odors .
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second wind
[sostantivo]

the renewal of one's energy or endurance that allows one to continue or start over a physical exertion

secondo vento, rinnovata energia

secondo vento, rinnovata energia

Ex: He felt like he could n't keep going , but the encouragement from the crowd gave him a second wind.Sentiva di non poter più andare avanti, ma l'incoraggiamento della folla gli ha dato una **seconda energia**.
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to become aware of a piece of information that has been long kept a secret

Ex: caught wind of the surprise party before anyone could officially invite her .
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to do something, particularly something others do not expect, in order to make them feel less confident or important

Ex: The harsh criticism from his boss knocked the stuffing out of John's confidence, making him doubt his abilities.
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to become out of breath, usually from physical exertion

Ex: The long hike up the mountain left them winded but satisfied.
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to make a lot of fuss or unnecessary noise about something trivial or insignificant

Ex: She was making wind when she complained about the delay .
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whirlwind tour
[sostantivo]

a fast-paced, short, and often hectic journey or series of events, typically involving multiple stops or activities in a short time

tour vorticoso, visita lampo

tour vorticoso, visita lampo

Ex: His whirlwind tour of the company ’s branches left him exhausted but impressed .Il suo **tour fulmineo** delle filiali dell'azienda lo ha lasciato esausto ma impressionato.
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