Il libro Street Talk 2 - Uno Sguardo Più Da Vicino: Lezione 7

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(as|) snug as a bug in a rug [Frase]

essere caldo e accogliente

Ex: As the storm raged on, the campers huddled in their tents, staying as snug as bugs in rugs until it passed.

boo hoo [interiezione]

buuhuu

Ex:

Buu huu, devo fare i compiti, gemette, rotolando gli occhi.

bummer in the summer [Frase]

something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans

Ex: "We were planning a beach trip, but the rain ruined everything. What a bummer in the summer!"

by hook or by crook [Frase]

con l'amo o con l'imbroglione

Ex: He was determined to make it to the top of the mountain by hook or by crook , no matter how difficult the climb .

to [be] cruising for a bruising [Frase]

to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

Ex: Unless you 've got your stuff together then you 're cruising for a bruising

different strokes for different folks [Frase]

used to emphasize that people have different tastes, preferences, and needs, and that it is important to recognize and respect these differences

Ex: The human resources manager understood that her employees had varying needs and preferences , and created a flexible work environment to accommodate them - different strokes for different folks .

double trouble [sostantivo]

doppio problema

(as|) drunk as a (skunk|fiddler) [Frase]

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

Ex: After the bachelor party , he was as drunk as a skunk and could n't remember a thing .

fair and square [Frase]

lealmente

Ex: I always play by the rules and compete fair and square .

fender-bender [sostantivo]

tamponamento

Ex: The fender-bender caused a small dent in the car 's bumper .

Il piccolo incidente ha causato una piccola ammaccatura nel paraurti dell'auto.

fuddy-duddy [sostantivo]

bacchettone

geez louise [interiezione]

accipicchia

Ex:

Accipicchia, che giro sulle montagne russe pazzesco!

to [go] with the flow [Frase]

to accept things as they happen, without trying to control or resist them

Ex: We did n’t have a plan for the day , but it was fun to just go with the flow .

holy moly [interiezione]

santo cielo

Ex: When I saw the view from the mountaintop, I thought, 'Holy moly, this is breathtaking.

Quando ho visto la vista dalla cima della montagna, ho pensato: 'Santo cielo, questo è mozzafiato.'

hot to trot [Frase]

caldo al trotto

Ex: She was hot to trot after the party and did n't waste any time .

hotshot [sostantivo]

carattere

humdrum [aggettivo]

monotono

Ex: The office job became increasingly humdrum as the daily tasks followed a predictable and monotonous routine.

Il lavoro d'ufficio è diventato sempre più monotono man mano che i compiti quotidiani seguivano una routine prevedibile e monotona.

hustle and bustle [Frase]

a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

Ex: The hustle and bustle of the city can be overwhelming for some people .

you snooze, you lose [Frase]

used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities

Ex: I always tell my students that you snooze, you lose, and that they should always be ready to take advantage of opportunities when they arise.

in a while, crocodile [Frase]

used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex:

itsy-bitsy [aggettivo]

piccolissimo

Ex: The child found an itsy-bitsy spider crawling on the windowsill .

Il bambino ha trovato un ragno piccolissimo che strisciava sul davanzale.

jeepers creepers [interiezione]

Accipicchia

Ex: Jeepers creepers , look at the size of that storm cloud !

Jeepers creepers, guarda le dimensioni di quella nuvola temporalesca!

jet set [sostantivo]

jet set

Ex: The event was attended by the jet set , arriving in their private jets .

L'evento è stato frequentato dal jet set, arrivando nei loro jet privati.

Joe Schmoe [sostantivo]

Tizio Qualunque

Ex: I ca n’t believe Joe Schmoe was able to solve that problem , it ’s usually such a challenge .

Non posso credere che Tizio Qualsiasi sia riuscito a risolvere quel problema, di solito è una tale sfida.

local yokel [sostantivo]

paesano

Ex: He may be a local yokel , but he ’s got a heart of gold .

Potrebbe essere un buzzurro locale, ma ha un cuore d'oro.

loose lips sink ships [Frase]

used to warn against the dangers of careless talk or gossip, particularly in situations where secrecy or confidentiality is important, as it can have serious consequences

Ex: She knew that loose lips sink ships , so she kept the details of her new project to herself until it was ready to be launched .

lovey-dovey [aggettivo]

sdolcinato

Ex: A lovey-dovey couple .

Una coppia innamorata.

to [have] it made in the shade [Frase]

avere fatto in ombra

Ex: With the successful launch of the product , the company now has it made in the shade , dominating the market .

to [make] or [break] [Frase]

fare o rompere

Ex: Our ability to meet the deadline will make or break our chances of winning the contract .

hanky panky [sostantivo]

imbroglio

heebie-jeebies [sostantivo]

le fifa

hell's bells [sostantivo]

accidenti

Ex: Hell's bells, Don, you're being unreasonable!"

Accidenti, Don, stai essere irragionevole!

helter-skelter [avverbio]

alla rinfusa

hocus-pocus [interiezione]

abracadabra

Ex:

E ora, per il mio ultimo atto della serata, hocus-pocus! La scatola vuota ora è piena di una miriade di farfalle!

hodgepodge [sostantivo]

miscuglio

hoity-toity [aggettivo]

affettato

okey-dokey [interiezione]

va bene

Ex: "Okey-dokey," she replied cheerfully when asked if she was ready to start the meeting.

Okey-dokey, rispose allegramente quando le fu chiesto se era pronta a iniziare la riunione.

mean and lean [Frase]

(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition

Ex: After months of training , he 's looking mean and lean for the competition .

mumbo jumbo [sostantivo]

fandonie

Ex: The politician 's speech was filled with meaningless mumbo jumbo , leaving the audience confused about his actual stance .

Il discorso del politico era pieno di fandonie senza senso, lasciando il pubblico confuso riguardo alla sua reale posizione.

namby-pamby [aggettivo]

debole

the nitty-gritty [Frase]

the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea

Ex: Now that the planning is done , let 's get into the nitty-gritty of executing the project .

nitwit [sostantivo]

sciocco

Ex: She laughed at the nitwit who fell for the prank .

Rise dello sciocco che è caduto nello scherzo.

no muss, no fuss [Frase]

said to mean that something can be easily done or achieved

Ex: The new software installation was quick and easy, with no muss, no fuss.

no pain, no gain [Frase]

nessun dolore

Ex: She pushed through the tough workout, reminding herself, "no pain, no gain."

no way, Jose [interiezione]

non se ne parla

Ex: You can't borrow my car, no way, Jose!

Non puoi prendere in prestito la mia macchina, non se ne parla, Jose !

out and about [avverbio]

fuori e attivo

Ex: Out and about in the city , he explored new cafés and bookstores .

Fuori e in giro per la città, ha esplorato nuovi caffè e librerie.

palsy-walsy [aggettivo]

troppo familiare

Ex: Do n’t get all palsy-walsy with me after what happened .

Non diventare troppo amiconi con me dopo quello che è successo.

party-hearty [aggettivo]

festaiolo

Ex: After a long week , he likes to kick back and go party-hearty with his friends

Dopo una lunga settimana, gli piace rilassarsi e fare festa alla grande con i suoi amici.

payday [sostantivo]

giorno di paga

plain Jane [Frase]

a woman who is perceived as ordinary or unremarkable in appearance or style

pooper scooper [sostantivo]

raccogli escrementi

Ex: The pooper scooper is very convenient for keeping the yard clean .

Lo raccogli escrementi è molto comodo per mantenere pulito il cortile.

roly-poly [aggettivo]

grassone

say it, do not spray it [Frase]

used to tell someone to not spit when they are talking

Ex: The three year-old I babysit always spits on me when talking. I know he doesn't mean it, but telling him say it, don't spray it just doesn't work.

[scarf] and [barf] [Frase]

the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward

Ex: After I scarfed and barfed that ice cream , I swore I 'd never do it again !

see you later, alligator [Frase]

used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

to [shop] until {sb} [drop] [Frase]

to shop for an extended period of time, often to the point of exhaustion

Ex: They shopped until they dropped at the outlet mall during the holiday sales .

silly Billy [sostantivo]

sciocchino

Ex: Do n't be a silly Billy , you know that 's not how it works !

Non fare il silly Billy, sai che non funziona così!

super duper [aggettivo]

super fantastico

Ex: You did a super duper job on the presentation !

Hai fatto un lavoro super fantastico sulla presentazione!

tee-hee [interiezione]

hi-hi

Ex:

Tee-hee! Non posso credere che ce l'abbiamo fatta!

up your nose with a rubber hose [Frase]

used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback

Ex: I do n't care what you say — up your nose with a rubber hose !

wear and tear [Frase]

usura

Ex: In addition , road conditions were very poor , which led to greater wear and tear .

wham-bam, thank you ma'am [Frase]

used to describe a quick, casual sexual encounter, where there is little to no emotional involvement, often followed by a swift departure or goodbye

Ex: He wasn’t looking for anything serious—just a wham-bam, thank you ma’am, and that was it.

what is the plan, Sam? [Frase]

used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner

Ex:

to [wheel] and [deal] [Frase]

ruota e affare

Ex: He's been wheeling and dealing in the real estate market for years, always finding the best opportunities.

Il libro Street Talk 2
Lezione 1	Uno Sguardo Più Da Vicino: Lezione 1	Lezione 2	Uno Sguardo Più Da Vicino: Lezione 2
Lezione 3	Uno Sguardo Più Da Vicino: Lezione 3	Lezione 4	Uno sguardo più da vicino: Lezione 4
Uno Sguardo Più da Vicino 2: Lezione 4	Uno Sguardo Più Da Vicino 3: Lezione 4	Lezione 5	Uno sguardo più da vicino: Lezione 5
Lezione 6	Uno sguardo più da vicino: Lezione 6	Lezione 7	Uno Sguardo Più Da Vicino: Lezione 7
Lezione 8	Uno Sguardo Più Da Vicino: Lezione 8	Uno Sguardo Più da Vicino 2: Lezione 8	Lezione 9
Uno Sguardo Più Da Vicino: Lezione 9	Lezione 10	Uno Sguardo più da Vicino: Lezione 10