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to miss the mark
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notional
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off the mark
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off the top of one's head
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to overrate
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to predict
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prediction
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to put two and two together
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to read one's mind
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to second-guess
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shot in the dark
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to speculate
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speculation
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speculative
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to surmise
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to suspect
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to suppose
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to survey
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survey
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to toss
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to underestimate
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warm
to miss the mark
Frase
uk flag
/mˈɪs ðə mˈɑːɹk/
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mancare il bersaglio

mancare il bersaglio

to fail in achieving the desired result

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Her speech missed the mark and failed to generate the public support she had been hoping for.
Sleep a few hours, for your hands will tremble and you’ll miss your mark.
notional
aggettivo
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nazionale

nazionale

being solely based on imagination or theory rather that reality

off the mark
Frase
uk flag
/ˈɔf ðə mˈɑːɹk/
fuori dal segno

fuori dal segno

wrong and inaccurate

off the top of {one's} head
off the top of one's head
Frase
uk flag
/ˈɔf ðə tˈɑːp ʌv wˈʌnz hˈɛd/
dalla parte superiore della testa

dalla parte superiore della testa

Idiom
Informal

from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

What is the origin of the idiom "off the top of one's head" and when to use it?

The idiom "off the top of one's head" originates from the idea that information or ideas are presented without deep thought or prior planning. It is used to describe providing a quick response or answer based on one's immediate knowledge or intuition, rather than relying on research or careful consideration. This phrase emphasizes spontaneity and a lack of formal preparation.

to overrate
Verbo
uk flag
/ˌoʊvɝˈɹeɪt/
sopravvalutato

sopravvalutato

to give something or someone more credit than is deserved

underestimate
to predict
to predict
Verbo
p
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predire

predire

to say that something is going to happen before it actually takes place

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prediction
sostantivo
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previsione

previsione

the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

to [put] two and two together
to put two and two together
Frase
uk flag
/pˌʊt tˈuː ænd tˈuː təɡˈɛðɚ/
legare le estremità

legare le estremità

Idiom
Informal

to evaluate the situation and all its possible outcomes in order to draw a conclusion

What is the origin of the idiom "put two and two together" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "put two and two together" is not definitively known, but it likely stems from the basic mathematical principle of addition, where combining the numbers 2 and 2 results in 4. It is commonly used in situations where there are clues, hints, or pieces of evidence that, when combined, reveal a larger truth or understanding.

to read one's mind
Frase
uk flag
/ɹˈiːd wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd θˈɔːts/
leggere (mente / pensieri)

leggere (mente / pensieri)

to know what another person is thinking

to second-guess
Verbo
uk flag
/sˈɛkəndɡˈɛs/
prevedere

prevedere

to predict or anticipate an event or someone's reaction

(shot|stab) in the dark
shot in the dark
Frase
uk flag
/ʃˈɑːt stˈæb ɪnðə dˈɑːɹk/
un bastone cieco

un bastone cieco

Idiom
Informal

an attempt to guess or do something without having sufficient information or knowing the consequences

What is the origin of the idiom "a shot in the dark" and when to use it?

The phrase "a shot in the dark" is an idiomatic expression that have been in use for many years. Its origin is not precisely known, but it likely developed from the idea of taking an action or making a guess with limited information, much like trying to hit a target with a shot or a stab in low-light or uncertain conditions.It is often used to convey the idea of taking a guess or making an attempt with limited knowledge or information, often in uncertain or risky situations.

to speculate
to speculate
Verbo
s
s
p
p
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k
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j
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l
l
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fare congetture

fare congetture

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

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Intransitivo
speculation
sostantivo
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p
e
ɛ
c
k
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j
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l
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congettura

congettura

the creation of theories or opinions about something with no fact or proof

speculative
speculative
aggettivo
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s
p
p
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ɛ
c
k
u
j
ə
l
l
a
ə
t
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speculativo

speculativo

according to opinions or guesses instead of facts or evidence

to surmise
to surmise
Verbo
s
s
u
ɜ
r
r
m
m
i
s
z
e
congetturare

congetturare

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

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to suspect
to suspect
Verbo
s
s
u
ə
s
s
p
p
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t
sospetto

sospetto

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

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to suppose
to suppose
Verbo
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s
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ə
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p
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s
z
e
supporre

supporre

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

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to survey
to survey
Verbo
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s
u
ɜ
r
r
v
v
e
e
y
ɪ
ispezionare

ispezionare

to take a closer look at something, especially thoroughly in order to investigate

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survey
sostantivo
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s
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ɜ
r
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indagine

indagine

an inspection of opinions or experiences of a specific group of people that is usually done in the from of questions

to toss
Verbo
t
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o
ɔ
ss
s
gettare

gettare

to make a decision by throwing a coin in the air and guessing which of its sides will be facing upward when it lands

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to underestimate
to underestimate
Verbo
uk flag
/ˈəndɝˈɛstəˌmeɪt/, /ˈəndɝˈɛstəmət/
sottovalutare

sottovalutare

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

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warm
aggettivo
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caldo

caldo

indicating that someone is getting closer to the correct answer or finding a hidden person or object

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