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Comportament și Abordare - Nu Fiind Atent

Stăpânește expresiile englezești care se referă la neatenție, cum ar fi "asleep at the wheel" și "brown study".

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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach
to [get|take|keep] {one's} mind off {sth}

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Find a hobby.That'll keep your mind off things.
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brown study
brown study
[substantiv]

a state in which one is very deep in thought and not aware of one's surroundings

meditație profundă, stare de absorbtie totală

meditație profundă, stare de absorbtie totală

Ex: While waiting for the bus , he often slips into a brown study, imagining distant places and adventures .

În timp ce așteaptă autobuzul, adesea cade într-o meditație profundă, imaginându-și locuri îndepărtate și aventuri.

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to [give] {sb/sth} (a|the) once-over

to examine a thing or person very quickly

Ex: When considering buying a used car, it's essential to give it a once-over to look for any visible issues or signs of wear and tear.
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if (it|this) (was|were) a snake, it would have bitten you

said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

Ex: You're frantically searching for your keys, but they were on the kitchen counter the whole time.Your friend chuckles and says, "If it were a snake, it would have bitten you!"
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XYZ
XYZ
[Propoziție]

used to tell someone that the zipper of their pants is open

Ex: At the office meeting, my coworker mouthed 'XYZ' when he noticed my open zipper, allowing me to address it without any workplace awkwardness.
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(head|) in the clouds

used to say that a person is thinking about things that are unrealistic or impractical

Ex: The professor's lectures are so abstract; it's like he has his head in the clouds and doesn't connect with the practical aspects of the subject.
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asleep at the wheel

not paying attention or not doing one's job properly, often resulting in mistakes or negative consequences

Ex: The government has been asleep at the wheel when it comes to addressing climate change, they haven't done enough to reduce carbon emissions.
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