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Il libro Street Talk 3 - A Closer Look: Lesson 12

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again and again
[avverbio]

repeatedly and frequently

Ex: The song again and again on the radio , becoming annoyingly familiar .
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boo-boo
[sostantivo]

a small wound or bruise, often used when talking to children

botta, ferita

botta, ferita

Ex: Dad , I got boo-boo on my knee when I tripped on the sidewalk .
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bye-bye
[sostantivo]

a farewell remark

addio, arrivederci

addio, arrivederci

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cheek-to-cheek
[avverbio]

with faces or bodies touching or very close, especially while dancing

guancia a guancia, spalla a spalla

guancia a guancia, spalla a spalla

Ex: The old couple cheek-to-cheek, lost in the moment .
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choo-choo
[sostantivo]

a child's word for locomotive

trenino, locomotiva

trenino, locomotiva

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door-to-door
[aggettivo]

(of e.g. journeys or deliveries) direct from point of origin to point of destination

porta a porta, diretto

porta a porta, diretto

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(of a person) to look extremely happy and satisfied

Ex: The children couldn't hide their excitement on Christmas morning, as they smiled from ear to ear while opening their gifts.
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frou-frou
[aggettivo]

overly elaborate or decorative, often in fashion or décor

stravagante, sfarzoso

stravagante, sfarzoso

Ex: I prefer simple styles , but my sister is all frou-frou fashion .
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gaga
[aggettivo]

extremely enthusiastic or obsessed, often romantically

estasiato, entusiasta

estasiato, entusiasta

Ex: She went gaga over the designer shoes and bought three pairs.
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goochie-goo
[interiezione]

baby talk used to make a baby laugh or react playfully

Bubù, Bimbo-bimbetto

Bubù, Bimbo-bimbetto

Ex: He tickled the baby, saying ‘Goochie-goo!
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ha ha
[interiezione]

used to represent laughter or amusement in a casual or sarcastic manner

ha ha

ha ha

Ex: "Ha ha, nice try," she said sarcastically after his failed attempt.
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to walk while holding hands, often as a sign of affection or unity

Ex: walked hand-in-hand without saying a word .
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(of two things) to be closely connected to one another, particularly in a way that one of them causes the occurrence of another

Ex: In a successful educational system , student engagement and effective go hand in hand.
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hand-to-hand
[aggettivo]

direct and very close

corpo a corpo, da vicino

corpo a corpo, da vicino

Ex: The video game has a strong focus hand-to-hand combat mechanics .
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head-to-head
[aggettivo]

involving direct confrontation between two sides

testa a testa

testa a testa

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heart-to-heart
[aggettivo]

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

cuore a cuore

cuore a cuore

Ex: His heart-to-heart talk with his parents really helped him understand their concerns.
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hip hip hooray
[interiezione]

used to express joy, celebration, or congratulations

Evviva!, Hip hip hurra!

Evviva!, Hip hip hurra!

Ex: Hip hip hooray !
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lulu
[sostantivo]

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

bellissima, seduttrice

bellissima, seduttrice

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muumuu
[sostantivo]

a loose, flowing dress, usually worn in warm climates

muumuu, abito largo

muumuu, abito largo

Ex: muumuu looks so comfortable , perfect for a hot day .
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mouth-to-mouth
[sostantivo]

a first aid procedure where a person breathes air into another’s mouth to revive them

rianimazione bocca a bocca, respirazione bocca a bocca

rianimazione bocca a bocca, respirazione bocca a bocca

Ex: The CPR instructor mouth-to-mouth resuscitation .
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naughty naughty
[interiezione]

used to reprimand children in a playful or mild way

Birichino birichino, Cattivello cattivello

Birichino birichino, Cattivello cattivello

Ex: The toddler giggled when his mom saidnaughty naughty , and tickled him .
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used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

Ex: The chess match reached a point where both players neck and neck, and it could have gone either way .
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no-no
[sostantivo]

***a thing that is not possible or acceptable

non permesso, vietato

non permesso, vietato

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on and on
[Frase]

*** continually; at tedious length

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one by one
[avverbio]

in succession

uno per uno, uno alla volta

uno per uno, uno alla volta

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to pee-pee
[Verbo]

to urinate, often used in a way that is informal

fare pipì, urinare

fare pipì, urinare

Ex: The parent gently reminded the toddler to pee-pee before their afternoon nap.
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pom-pom
[sostantivo]

a fluffy, decorative ball of material, typically waved by cheerleaders during performances

pompon, pallina decorativa

pompon, pallina decorativa

Ex: Her costume included a short skirt , knee-high socks , and a pair of bright pom-poms.
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to poo-poo
[Verbo]

(said in a playful or childlike manner) to defecate

fare la cacca, fare pupù

fare la cacca, fare pupù

Ex: "You can’t go play until you’ve poo-pooed and washed your hands," the mother reminded him.
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used to indicate that nothing has changed and things remain the same

Ex: "How’s life?"
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so-so
[aggettivo]

being average or mediocre, neither impressive nor disappointing

mediocre, così così

mediocre, così così

Ex: The phone ’s battery life so-so, lasting just a few hours .
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such-and-such
[aggettivo]

used to refer to something unspecified, unknown, or not needing to be named explicitly

tal dei tali, tale e quale

tal dei tali, tale e quale

Ex: I ca n’t remember the exact date , but it was such-and-such a time .
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ta-ta
[interiezione]

a casual way to say goodbye

Ciao, Arrivederci

Ciao, Arrivederci

Ex: As the train pulled away, he blew a kiss and said, "Ta-ta!"
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to urinate, often used when speaking to or around children to make the topic sound less serious or more playful

Ex: The babysitter asked the child if she go tee-tee before their car ride .
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tom-tom
[sostantivo]

any of various drums with small heads

tom-tom, tamburo

tom-tom, tamburo

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tum-tum
[sostantivo]

a babyish or affectionate way to say stomach

pancino, pancetta

pancino, pancetta

Ex: " I ’m hungry , tum-tum is growling , " the toddler whined .
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two-by-two
[avverbio]

with one person next to another

due a due, a coppie

due a due, a coppie

Ex: The children two-by-two on the bus .
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side by side
[aggettivo]

describing two or more things that are positioned next to each other

affiancati, lato a lato

affiancati, lato a lato

Ex: Their desks were side by side to encourage teamwork .
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yum
[interiezione]

used to express pleasure or satisfaction related to taste, often in response to something delicious or appetizing

Mmm, Gnam

Mmm, Gnam

Ex: Yum, I love the combination of flavors in this salad .
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within each other's presence

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