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

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used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

essere caldo e accogliente

essere caldo e accogliente

Ex: Wrapped in a warm scarf and a cozy sweater , she ventured out into the winter chill , snug as a bug in a rug.
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boo hoo
[interiezione]

used to express mock or exaggerated sadness, often in a playful or sarcastic manner

buuhuu, ohimè

buuhuu, ohimè

Ex: "Boo hoo, I have to do my homework," he groaned, rolling his eyes.**Buu huu**, devo fare i compiti, gemette, rotolando gli occhi.
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something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans

Ex: "The air conditioning broke on the hottest day of the year.
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by any means that is necessary

con l'amo o con l'imbroglione

con l'amo o con l'imbroglione

Ex: We're going to get this done by hook or by crook, whether it's easy or not.
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to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

Ex: Starting a fight with the biggest guy in the bar is like saying 're cruising for a bruising; it wo n't end well .
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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.
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double trouble
[sostantivo]

*** a situation in which there is twice the number of problems that usually exist

doppio problema, doppio guaio

doppio problema, doppio guaio

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so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

Ex: Trying to walk in a straight line after that much wine left him looking drunk as a skunk.
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done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

lealmente

lealmente

Ex: The company promises to distribute bonuses fair and square based on performance metrics.
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fender-bender
[sostantivo]

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

tamponamento, incidente stradale minore

tamponamento, incidente stradale minore

Ex: The police officer took a quick report for the fender-bender.L'agente di polizia ha redatto un rapido rapporto per il **lieve incidente**.
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fuddy-duddy
[sostantivo]

a conservative who is old-fashioned or dull in attitude or appearance

bacchettone, antiquato

bacchettone, antiquato

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geez louise
[interiezione]

used to convey surprise, frustration, or disbelief, often in a mild or humorous way

accipicchia, santo cielo

accipicchia, santo cielo

Ex: "Geez Louise, that was one crazy roller coaster ride!"**Accipicchia**, che giro sulle montagne russe pazzesco!
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to accept things as they happen, without trying to control or resist them

Ex: Even though the schedule changed, I’m fine with it.
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holy moly
[interiezione]

used to express one's surprise or bewilderment

santo cielo, accipicchia

santo cielo, accipicchia

Ex: Holy moley, that roller coaster was way more thrilling than I expected!**Santo cielo**, quelle montagne russe erano molto più emozionanti di quanto mi aspettassi!
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eager or ready for sexual activity

caldo al trotto

caldo al trotto

Ex: Jake couldn't keep his eyes off Lisa at the party.
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hotshot
[sostantivo]

someone who is extraordinarily successful and talented at what they do

carattere

carattere

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humdrum
[aggettivo]

lacking excitement or variety

monotono, banale

monotono, banale

Ex: The novel's humdrum plot failed to capture the reader's interest, resulting in a lackluster reception.La trama **monotona** del romanzo non è riuscita a catturare l'interesse del lettore, risultando in un'accoglienza deludente.
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a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

Ex: After living in the suburbs , hustle and bustle of downtown was a big adjustment for him .
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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.
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used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: I’ll be off now.
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itsy-bitsy
[aggettivo]

extremely small, often in a cute or endearing way

piccolissimo, minuscolo

piccolissimo, minuscolo

Ex: They decorated the room with itsy-bitsy paper lanterns for the party .Hanno decorato la stanza con lanterne di carta **piccolissime** per la festa.
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jeepers creepers
[interiezione]

used to express astonishment or sometimes mild frustration, often in a playful or exaggerated way

Accipicchia, Perbacco

Accipicchia, Perbacco

Ex: Jeepers creepers , look at the size of that storm cloud !**Jeepers creepers**, guarda le dimensioni di quella nuvola temporalesca!
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jet set
[sostantivo]

a group of wealthy, stylish individuals who travel frequently and luxuriously, often to exclusive destinations for leisure and social activities

jet set

jet set

Ex: The island attracts the jet set with its luxury villas and private beaches .L'isola attrae il **jet set** con le sue ville di lusso e spiagge private.
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Joe Schmoe
[sostantivo]

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

Tizio Qualunque, Mario Rossi

Tizio Qualunque, Mario Rossi

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.
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local yokel
[sostantivo]

a person from a rural or small town, often used in a slightly mocking or humorous way

paesano, campagnolo

paesano, campagnolo

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.
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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.
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lovey-dovey
[aggettivo]

***very affectionate or romantic, especially excessively so

sdolcinato, appiccicoso

sdolcinato, appiccicoso

Ex: All my friends were either lovey-dovey couples or wild, single girls.Tutti i miei amici erano o coppie **sdolcinate** o ragazze single e selvagge.
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to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

avere fatto in ombra

avere fatto in ombra

Ex: With the successful launch of the product, the company now has it made in the shade, dominating the market.
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to bring about either success or failure for someone or something

fare o rompere

fare o rompere

Ex: Leadership decisions make or break an organization .
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hanky panky
[sostantivo]

verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

imbroglio, truffa

imbroglio, truffa

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heebie-jeebies
[sostantivo]

extreme nervousness

le fifa, la paura

le fifa, la paura

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hell's bells
[sostantivo]

used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

accidenti, diamine

accidenti, diamine

Ex: You lost your wallet again?Hai perso di nuovo il portafoglio? **Diamine**, devi stare più attento.
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helter-skelter
[avverbio]

haphazardly

alla rinfusa, senza ordine

alla rinfusa, senza ordine

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hocus-pocus
[interiezione]

used as part of the magician's patter to create excitement and anticipation for the magical effect about to occur

abracadabra, hocus pocus

abracadabra, hocus pocus

Ex: And now, for my final act of the evening, hocus-pocus!E ora, per il mio ultimo atto della serata, **hocus-pocus**! La scatola vuota ora è piena di una miriade di farfalle!
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hodgepodge
[sostantivo]

a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

miscuglio, accozzaglia

miscuglio, accozzaglia

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hoity-toity
[aggettivo]

affectedly genteel

affettato, pretenzioso

affettato, pretenzioso

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okey-dokey
[interiezione]

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

va bene, ok

va bene, ok

Ex: "Okey-dokey, see you tomorrow!""**Okey-dokey**, ci vediamo domani!" gridò uscendo dall'ufficio per la giornata.
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(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition

Ex: She runs mean and lean kitchen , with every tool and ingredient serving a purpose .
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mumbo jumbo
[sostantivo]

complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose

fandonie, galimatias

fandonie, galimatias

Ex: The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims and mumbo jumbo, lacking any credible evidence .La teoria del complotto non era altro che una raccolta di affermazioni infondate e **fandonie**, priva di qualsiasi prova credibile.
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namby-pamby
[aggettivo]

weak in willpower, courage or vitality

debole, pusillanime

debole, pusillanime

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

Ex: Before signing the contract , make sure you the nitty-gritty of the terms and conditions .
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nitwit
[sostantivo]

a foolish or clueless person

sciocco, cretino

sciocco, cretino

Ex: That nitwit tried microwaving a metal spoon — guess how that ended .Quello **sciocco** ha provato a mettere un cucchiaio di metallo nel microonde — indovina come è finita.
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said to mean that something can be easily done or achieved

Ex: The project went smoothly, and there was no muss, no fuss in meeting the deadline.
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used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

nessun dolore,  nessun guadagno

nessun dolore, nessun guadagno

Ex: He could hardly lift the weights, but the coach shouted, "no pain, no gain" to keep him motivated.
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no way, Jose
[interiezione]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

non se ne parla,  José

non se ne parla, José

Ex: He'll never take such a shortcut, no way, Jose!Non prenderà mai una scorciatoia del genere, **non c'è modo, Jose** !
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out and about
[avverbio]

out of the house or office, and actively engaged in various activities, especially outdoors

fuori e attivo, in giro

fuori e attivo, in giro

Ex: The doctor advised him to rest , but he was already out and about by the afternoon .Il medico gli ha consigliato di riposare, ma era già **fuori e in giro** nel pomeriggio.
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palsy-walsy
[aggettivo]

used to describe a relationship or behavior that is overly familiar or insincerely friendly, often to the point of being exaggerated or forced

troppo familiare, finto amichevole

troppo familiare, finto amichevole

Ex: They acted all palsy-walsy during the meeting, but I could tell there was some tension behind it.Si sono comportati in modo **eccessivamente amichevole** durante la riunione, ma potevo dire che c'era una certa tensione dietro.
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party-hearty
[aggettivo]

used to describe someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and excessive in their approach to partying or celebrating

festaiolo, animato

festaiolo, animato

Ex: After a long week , he likes to kick back and go party-hearty with his friendsDopo una lunga settimana, gli piace rilassarsi e **fare festa alla grande** con i suoi amici.
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payday
[sostantivo]

the day on which you receive pay for your work

giorno di paga, giorno dello stipendio

giorno di paga, giorno dello stipendio

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plain Jane
[Frase]

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

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pooper scooper
[sostantivo]

a tool or device used for picking up animal waste, particularly from dogs, in outdoor areas

raccogli escrementi, paletta per escrementi

raccogli escrementi, paletta per escrementi

Ex: The pooper scooper is very convenient for keeping the yard clean .Lo **raccogli escrementi** è molto comodo per mantenere pulito il cortile.
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roly-poly
[aggettivo]

short and fat

grassone

grassone

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used to tell someone to not spit when they are talking

Ex: During the presentation, the speaker became animated and forgot to say it, not spray it.
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the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward

Ex: After scarfed and barfed that ice cream , I swore I 'd never do it again !
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used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

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

Ex: shopped until they dropped at the outlet mall during the holiday sales .
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silly Billy
[sostantivo]

used to playfully call someone who is acting foolish or silly, often in an affectionate or teasing manner

sciocchino, testa di rapa

sciocchino, testa di rapa

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!
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super duper
[aggettivo]

used to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or intense

super fantastico, iper divertente

super fantastico, iper divertente

Ex: You did a super duper job on the presentation !Hai fatto un lavoro **super fantastico** sulla presentazione!
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tee-hee
[interiezione]

used to represent a light, giggly, or mischievous laugh, often in a playful or teasing manner

hi-hi, he-he

hi-hi, he-he

Ex: Tee-hee!**Tee-hee**! Non posso credere che ce l'abbiamo fatta!
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used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback

Ex: I do n't care what you sayup your nose with a rubber hose!
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the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

usura

usura

Ex: The printer was still working fine , despite some wear and tear.
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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: They both knew it was just a casual encounter, a wham-bam, thank you ma’am kind of thing.
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used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner

Ex: What's the plan, Sam?
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to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business

ruota e affare

ruota e affare

Ex: The art of wheeling and dealing involves finding compromises that benefit all parties involved.
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