![to [blow] {sth} (far|way|up|all|) out of proportion](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45311/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [blow] {sth} (far|way|up|all|) out of proportion")
to make a situation appear much bigger or more serious than it actually is
Ex:
![to [break] out in a sweat](/assets/img/no-pic-260w.png "to [break] out in a sweat")
to [break] out in a sweat
[Frase]
to suddenly start sweating
Ex:
The
intense
heat
caused
everyone
in
the
room
to
break out in
a
sweat
despite
the
air conditioning
.
![to [carry] a tune](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/38711/thumb/sing/180?type=jpeg "to [carry] a tune")
to [carry] a tune
[Frase]
avere talento musicale
Ex:
She
has
a
beautiful
voice
and
can
carry
a
tune
effortlessly
.
![to [go] off the deep end](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42532/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [go] off the deep end")
to [go] off the deep end
[Frase]
perendere la testa
Ex:
She
goes off
the
deep
end
whenever
someone
criticizes
her
work
.
![to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/17557/thumb/unlucky/180?type=jpeg "to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer")
non avere una sola preghiera
Ex:
Without
any
experience
or
training
,
he
did
n't
have
a
prayer
of
getting
the
job
.
to talk into
[Verbo]
persuadere
Ex:
He's
against
the
idea,
but
I
think
I
can
talk
him
into
it.
Lui è contrario all'idea, ma penso di poterlo convincere.
that does it
[interiezione]
Basta così!
Ex:
Tom
had
been
trying
to
fix
his
computer
all
day
,
and
when
it
crashed
for
the
fourth
time
,
he
threw
his
hands
up
in
the
air
and
exclaimed
,
"
That
does it
!
Tom aveva passato tutto il giorno a cercare di riparare il suo computer, e quando si è bloccato per la quarta volta, ha alzato le braccia al cielo ed esclamato: "Basta così! Ne comprerò uno nuovo!"
through the wringer
[Frase]
experiencing many difficulties or challenges
Ex:
I
really
had
to
go
through
the
wringer
with
that
disciplinary
hearing.
![to [get] a grip on {oneself}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44282/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [get] a grip on {oneself}")
to [get] a grip on {oneself}
[Frase]
to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts
Ex:
If
he
takes
some
deep
breaths
,
Brad
should
be
able
to
get
a
grip
on
himself
and
drive
himself
safely
home
.
to pull together
[Verbo]
lavorare insieme
Ex:
In
tough
times
,
it
's
crucial
for
families
to
pull together
and
support
one another
.
Nei momenti difficili, è cruciale che le famiglie si uniscano e si sostengano a vicenda.
that tears it
[Frase]
used to indicate that something is the final frustration before a breaking point
Ex:
They
raised
the
rent
again?
That
tears
it,
I’m
moving
out!
to [cut] class
[Frase]
to skip or intentionally miss a class, typically without an acceptable excuse
Ex:
He
got
caught
cutting
class
and
had to
face
the
consequences
.
gag me
[interiezione]
Che schifo!
Ex:
That
movie
was
so
cheesy
,
gag
me
!
Quel film era così banale, mi fa vomitare!
to [kiss] up to {sb}
[Frase]
to excessively flatter or be overly submissive to someone, usually in an attempt to gain favor or advantages
Ex:
He’s
always
kissing
up
to
the
boss,
hoping
for
a
promotion.