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Il libro Street Talk 3 - Uno sguardo più da vicino: Lezione 12

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again and again
[avverbio]

repeatedly and frequently

ancora e ancora, ripetutamente

ancora e ancora, ripetutamente

Ex: The song played again and again on the radio , becoming annoyingly familiar .La canzone è passata **ancora e ancora** alla radio, diventando fastidiosamente familiare.
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boo-boo
[sostantivo]

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

bu-bu, graffio

bu-bu, graffio

Ex: Dad , I got a boo-boo on my knee when I tripped on the sidewalk .Papà, mi sono fatto un **booboo** sul ginocchio quando sono inciampato sul marciapiede.
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bye-bye
[sostantivo]

a farewell remark

arrivederci, addio

arrivederci, addio

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cheek-to-cheek
[avverbio]

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

guancia a guancia, faccia a faccia

guancia a guancia, faccia a faccia

Ex: The old couple danced cheek-to-cheek, lost in the moment .La vecchia coppia ballava **guancia a guancia**, persa nel momento.
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choo-choo
[sostantivo]

a child's word for locomotive

ciuf ciuf, treno

ciuf ciuf, treno

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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

porta a porta

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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

troppo elaborato o decorativo, pomposo

troppo elaborato o decorativo, pomposo

Ex: I prefer simple styles , but my sister is all about frou-frou fashion .Preferisco stili semplici, ma mia sorella è tutta **frou-frou** nella moda.
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gaga
[aggettivo]

extremely enthusiastic or obsessed, often romantically

pazzo, folle

pazzo, folle

Ex: She went gaga over the designer shoes and bought three pairs.È impazzita per le scarpe del designer e ne ha comprate tre paia.
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goochie-goo
[interiezione]

baby talk used to make a baby laugh or react playfully

bau bau, cuccù

bau bau, cuccù

Ex: He tickled the baby, saying Goochie-goo!Ha solleticato il bambino, dicendo ‘**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.**Ah ah**, bel tentativo," disse sarcasticamente dopo il suo fallito tentativo.
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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, mano a mano

corpo a corpo, mano a mano

Ex: The video game has a strong focus on hand-to-hand combat mechanics .Il videogioco ha una forte attenzione sulle meccaniche di combattimento **corpo a corpo**.
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head-to-head
[aggettivo]

involving direct confrontation between two sides

testa a testa, diretto

testa a testa, diretto

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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.La sua conversazione **cuore a cuore** con i suoi genitori lo ha davvero aiutato a capire le loro preoccupazioni.
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hip hip hooray
[interiezione]

used to express joy, celebration, or congratulations

Hip hip urrà!, Evviva!

Hip hip urrà!, Evviva!

Ex: Hip hip hooray !**Hip hip urrà!** La nonna viene a trovarci il prossimo mese!
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lulu
[sostantivo]

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

bomba, figona

bomba, figona

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muumuu
[sostantivo]

a loose, flowing dress, usually worn in warm climates

un vestito largo e fluido,  solitamente indossato in climi caldi

un vestito largo e fluido, solitamente indossato in climi caldi

Ex: That muumuu looks so comfortable , perfect for a hot day .Quel **muumuu** sembra così comodo, perfetto per una giornata calda.
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mouth-to-mouth
[sostantivo]

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

bocca a bocca, respirazione artificiale

bocca a bocca, respirazione artificiale

Ex: The CPR instructor demonstrated mouth-to-mouth resuscitation .L'istruttore di RCP ha dimostrato la rianimazione **bocca a bocca**.
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naughty naughty
[interiezione]

used to reprimand children in a playful or mild way

Birichino birichino, Monello monello

Birichino birichino, Monello monello

Ex: The toddler giggled when his mom said , naughty naughty , and tickled him .Il bambino ha riso quando sua mamma ha detto, **birichino birichino**, e lo ha solleticato.
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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

divieto, tabù

divieto, tabù

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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 dopo l'altro

uno per uno, uno dopo l'altro

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to pee-pee
[Verbo]

to urinate, often used in a way that is informal

fare pipì, pisciare

fare pipì, pisciare

Ex: The parent gently reminded the toddler to pee-pee before their afternoon nap.Il genitore ha ricordato gentilmente al bambino di fare **pipì** prima del pisolino pomeridiano.
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pom-pom
[sostantivo]

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

pon pon, nappa

pon pon, nappa

Ex: Her costume included a short skirt , knee-high socks , and a pair of bright red pom-poms.Il suo costume includeva una gonna corta, calze al ginocchio e un paio di **pon pon** rosso acceso.
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to poo-poo
[Verbo]

(said in a playful or childlike manner) to defecate

fare la cacca, fare popò

fare la cacca, fare popò

Ex: "You can’t go play until you’ve poo-pooed and washed your hands," the mother reminded him.« Non puoi andare a giocare finché non hai fatto **popò** e lavato le mani », gli ricordò la madre.
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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

così così,  mediocre

così così, mediocre

Ex: The phone’s battery life was so-so, lasting just a few hours.La durata della batteria del telefono era **così così**, durando solo poche ore.
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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, tizio caio

tal dei tali, tizio caio

Ex: I ca n’t remember the exact date , but it was around such-and-such a time .Non ricordo la data esatta, ma era intorno a **tal dei tali** tempo.
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ta-ta
[interiezione]

a casual way to say goodbye

Ciao!, A dopo!

Ciao!, A dopo!

Ex: As the train pulled away, he blew a kiss and said, "Ta-ta!"Mentre il treno si allontanava, lanciò un bacio e disse: "**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 con piccole teste

tom-tom, tamburo con piccole teste

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tum-tum
[sostantivo]

a babyish or affectionate way to say stomach

pancino, pancia

pancino, pancia

Ex: " I ’m hungry , my tum-tum is growling , " the toddler whined .« Ho fame, la mia **pancina** brontola », piagnucolò il bambino.
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two-by-two
[avverbio]

with one person next to another

due a due, fianco a fianco

due a due, fianco a fianco

Ex: The children sat two-by-two on the bus .I bambini sedevano **a due a due** sull'autobus.
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side by side
[aggettivo]

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

affiancati, adiacenti

affiancati, adiacenti

Ex: Their desks were placed side by side to encourage teamwork .I loro banchi erano posizionati **uno accanto all'altro** per incoraggiare il lavoro di squadra.
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yum
[interiezione]

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

Gnam, Mmmm

Gnam, Mmmm

Ex: Yum, I love the combination of flavors in this salad .**Gnam**, adoro la combinazione di sapori in questa insalata.
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within each other's presence

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