Frasi Idiomatiche (2) (verified so far) Flashcards

1
Q

Puntare in alto

A

to aim high

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Nato con la camicia

(espressione idiomatica)

A

(have a wealthy upbringing) born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth

a. È nata con la camicia.

→ She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Essere in contrasto fra loro

A

to be at odds with each other;

to be in conflict with each other

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Per filo e per segno (1)

A

(figurative) chapter and verse (expr);

(to explain sth.) (everything) in detail; word for word

a. Raccontare per filo e per segno.

→ To tell in detail.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Per filo e per segno (1ii)

A

to the letter

b. Abbiamo eseguito gli ordini del capo per filo e per segno.

→ We carried out the boss’ orders to the letter.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Bramoso (di)

A

longing (for), yearning (for);

covetous (of); greedy (for)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Al di sopra di ogni sospetto

(loc agg idiomatico)

A

(fidato, di specchiata onestà) above suspicion

[Specchiato (agg.)
reflected, mirrored]

[Specchiata onestà
exemplary integrity; personal probity]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Vivere al di sopra dei propri mezzi

A

to live beyond one’s means

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Fa proprio al caso nostro

Fare (fraseologia)

A

It is just what we need

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Avere a che fare con qn

Fare (fraseologia)

A

to have sth to do with s.o.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Non so che farmene di lui

Fare (fraseologia)

A

I don’t know what to do with him

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Fare da (funzioni)

Fare (fraseologia)

A

to act as

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Fare da padre a qn

Fare (fraseologia)

A

to be like a father to s.o.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

La cucina fa anche da sala da pranzo

Fare (fraseologia)

A

the kitchen also serves as / is also used as a dining room

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Fai in modo che non ti vedano

Fare (fraseologia)

A

make sure they don’t see you

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Fare per (essere adatto)

Fare (fraseologia)

A

1 to be suitable for;

2 (essere sul punto di) to be about to

a. Fece per uscire e poi si fermò.

→ He made as if to go out and then stopped

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Non fa per me

Fare (fraseologia)

A

It isn’t (suitable) for me

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Fare a pugni

Fare (fraseologia)

A

to come to blows;

(fig) to clash

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Fare in tempo a…

Fare (fraseologia)

A

to be in time to …

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Il grigio fa vecchio

Fare (fraseologia)

A

grey makes one look older

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Urlare al vento

A

to shout (sth.) off the rooftops

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Fare finta di (1)

A

1 (fingere, simulare) to pretend to

a. Quando l’ho salutata, Laura ha fatto finta di non vedermi.

→ When I greeted her, Laura pretended not to see me.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Fare finta di (2)

A

2 (fingere, simulare) to pretend to

b. (Marco) fa finta di (non riconoscermi).

→ (Marco) pretends (not to know me).

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Che ne pensa di …..?

A

How about …?
What do you think of …?

a. Che ne pensate di un secondo giro di anice?

→ How about another round of anisette?

[Anisette
→ a liqueur flavoured with aniseed]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Tirarsi indietro

A

to move/step aside;

(figurativo) to back down;

to flinch

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

In ballo (espressione)

A

in question

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Essere in ballo (espressione) (1i)

A

1 to be at stake

a. È in ballo la nostra reputazione / la tua reputazione.

→ Our reputation / Your reputation is at stake.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Essere in ballo (espressione) (1ii)

A

2 to be involved in a situation with no easy way out

a. Ormai siamo in ballo e dobbiamo finire.

→ We are in the game now and we have to finish

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Essere in ballo (espressione) (1iii)

A

3 Essere in questione o, anche, trovarsi impegnato in (=tied up in) un affare senza potersi più tirare indietro

[Tirarsi indietro
= to move/step aside;
to back down; to flinch]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

Tirare in ballo (espressione) (1)

[Literally, “to pull into the dance”.]

A

1 Mettere in discussione;

to introduce a topic into a discussion; to bring up; to drag in, to call into question

a. Sono questioni vecchie che non giova tirare in ballo.

→ These are old issues that it is no use bringing up again.

[Giovare (vtr)
1 (arrecare utilità o beneficio) to be of use; to benefit from
2 (non comune) (aiutare, favorire) to help; to aid; to assist]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

Far morire dalle risate

A

to be extremely funny

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

Di specchiata onestà

(espressione)

A

(fidato) above suspicion

[Specchiato (agg.)
→ reflected, mirrored]

[Specchiata onestà
→ exemplary integrity; personal probity]

[Specchiato
= specchiata e che diciamo di cosa, che abbia perfezione.]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

Prendere la parola (1)

(espressione)

A

1 (speak in a forum, announce an opinion) to take the floor, to speak

a La platea smise di parlare non appena prese la parola il ministro mentore.

→ The audience stopped talking as soon as the minister mentor took the floor.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

Prendere la parola (1ii)

(espressione)

A

1ii (speak in a forum, announce an opinion) to take the floor, to speak

b. Il microonde vuole prendere la parola.

→ The microwave wants to take the floor.
[i.e. have its turn at speaking. In Italian we literally say “to take the word”.]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

Prendere la parola (1iii)

(espressione)

A

1iii (speak in a forum, announce an opinion) to take the floor, to speak

c. L’amministratore prende la parola dopo il direttore.

→ The administrator takes the floor after the director.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

Di faccia (1)

(locuzione avverbiale)

A

1 Di fronte, di faccia, in presenza di;

(davanti) in front of, facing

a. La casa di faccia.
→ The house in front.

b. Codardia di faccia al nemico.
→ Cowardice in front of the enemy.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

Di fronte (1)

(locuzione avverbiale)

A

1 Di fronte a (prep)

→ (davanti a) in front of, facing

a. Mettere di fronte al fatto compiuto

→ to present s.o. with a fait accompli

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

Dare un’occhiata

(espressione)

A

(guardare sbrigativamente) to glimpse, to glance at, to look at

a. Dare un’occhiata a

→ to glance at; to have a look-see; to give s.o. a bad look

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

Tenere d’occhio (1)

(espressione)

A

to keep an eye on (sth. / s.o.)

a. Teniamo d’occhio i cani, non vogliamo che scappino!

→ Let’s keep an eye on the dogs – we don’t want them to get out!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

Teniamo d’occhio (1)

(espressione)

A

Se dici “Teniamo d’occhio”, significa che controlliamo, prestiamo attenzione a qualcuno o qualcosa, quindi non corrisponde a diamo un’occhiata.

[= “Teniamo d’occhio” means “Let’s keep an eye on”. It is not the same as “diamo un’occhiata” (= Let’s take a look).]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

Farsi ingannare di

(espressione)

A

to let o.s. be deceived by

a. Non fatevi ingannare dal (nome, ragazzi)!:

→ Don’t let the (name) fool you, (guys)!

[Ingannare
→ to mislead; to deceive;
to fool]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
42
Q

Essere a portata di mano

(Locuzione (= idiomatic expression))

A

to be easily accessible;
to be within reach;
to be close at hand

a. Avere qualcosa a portata di mano

→ to have sth. to hand, within reach.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
43
Q

A portata di mano (1)

(locuzione avverbiale)

A

dove si può arrivare con la mano senza doversi muovere

[= where one can reach with one’s hand without having to move]

a. Tenere gli occhiali a portata di mano.

→ To have one’s glasses within arm’s length.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
44
Q

A portata di mano (2)

(locuzione avverbiale)

A

(figurato) (vicino) within arm’s length; at one’s fingertips, at hand; nearby

b. Voglio avere tutte le mie cose a portata di mano per non dimenticarmi di prenderle.

→ I want to have all my things nearby so I don’t forget to take them.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
45
Q

Essere all’altezza (di) (1)

(espressione verbale)

A

1 (figurato) (avere le qualità per (qlcs)) to live up to (sth.);
to be capable of (sth);
to measure up

a. Essere all’altezza della situazione

→ to be equipped to handle a situation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
46
Q

Essere all’altezza (di) (2)

(espressione verbale)

A

2 to measure up; to be good enough; to cut the mustard;

(essere allo stesso livello) to be capable of; to be up to

a. I due schermidori sono all’altezza l’uno dell’altro.

→ The two fencers are on par with each other.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
47
Q

Essere all’altezza (di) (3)

(espressione verbale)

A

3 (essere vicino nello spazio) (location) to be at

a. All’altezza del distributore di benzina gira a destra e poi prosegui dritto per un chilometro.

→ At the petrol station, turn right and then continue straight for one kilometre.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
48
Q

Non vedere l’ora di fare
(qlcs)

(locuzione)

A

(figurato) (bramare) to not be able to wait for sth.,

to look forward to

1 Non vedere l’ora di, non vedere l’ora che

→ can’t wait for (sth);
can’t wait to do (sth)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
49
Q

Finire sotto i ferri

(espressione)

A

(figurative) to go under the knife

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
50
Q

Prendere in giro (1)

(espressione)

A

to make fun of (s.o.);
to tease, fool (s.o);
(UK, slang) to take the mickey out of (s.o.);
(vulgar) to take the piss out of (s.o.)

a. Non mi prendere in giro: quando avresti corso una maratona?

→ Don’t tease me: when would you have run a marathon?;

Don’t take the mickey out of me: when are you supposed to have run a marathon?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
51
Q

Deridere (verbo transitivo)

A

1 (prendere in giro, schernire) to deride, to mock, to ridicule, to insult;
to scoff at, to make fun of

a. I compagni di classe lo deridevano di continuo per la sua timidezza.

→ His classmates mocked him continuously for his shyness.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
52
Q

Andare a fagiolo (1i)

(espressione)

A

The expression “andare a fagiolo” (or sometimes cadere, capitare or cascare a fagiolo) means “to happen to be perfect” and is used to indicate that something unexpected is actually perfectly suitable, comes at the right time, or is completely satisfactory.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
53
Q

Andare a fagiolo (1ii)

(espressione)

A

andare a genio;

to be liked; to make s.o. happy; to satisfy s.o.

a. Questo abito mi va a fagiolo.
→ This suit really suits me/fits me like a glove.

b. Le date del concerto cadono a fagiolo.
→ The concert dates fall perfectly.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
54
Q

Andare a genio

(espressione)

A

Andare a genio

1 (essere gradito, di proprio gusto) to suit; to work for; to sit well; to fancy

a. Questa tua idea non mi va a genio.

→ This idea of yours doesn’t suit me.;
This idea of yours doesn’t sit well with me.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
55
Q

Andare a genio a

(espressione)

A

to be liked

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
56
Q

Sembrare un sacco di patate (1i)

(espressione)

A

1i Usiamo l’espressione “sembrare un sacco di patate” per dire che una persona risulta molto goffa e si muove con poca grazia e coordinazione.

[= We use the expression “to look like a sack of potatoes” to mean that a person is very clumsy and moves with little grace and coordination.]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
57
Q

Sembrare un sacco di patate (1ii)

(espressione)

A

1ii to look like a sack of potatoes

a. Quando Luigi corre, sembra un sacco di patate.

→ When Luigi runs, he looks like a sack of potatoes.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
58
Q

Essere come il prezzemolo (1)

(espressione)

A

è un’espressione che usiamo per dire essere dappertutto, anche in luoghi non previsti;

to be everywhere; to sprout up everywhere

b. Ruggero è come il prezzemolo, me lo trovo anche in camera da letto!

[Il prezzemolo nm
→ (pianta erbacea) parsley]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
59
Q

Sembrare

(verbo intransitivo)

A

1 (parere) to seem, to appear; to look like, to feel like

a. Sembra che oggi non pioverà.

→ It doesn’t look like it will rain today.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
60
Q

Non voler sembrare presuntuoso

(espressione)

A

to not want to come across as presumptuous

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
61
Q

Sembrare un cane bastonato

(espressione idiomatico)

A

(essere, andarsene mogio mogio)

to have one’s tail between one’s legs, to look sheepish

[Mogio mogio (agg.)
→ (informale) (molto triste) (literal) really low-spirited; truly miserable]

[Bastonare (vt)
(picchiare con un bastone) (literal) to beat with a cane;
to beat, to club, to cane, to cudgel, to clobber]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
62
Q

Sembrare un pulcino bagnato

(espressione idiomatico)

A

to act like a shy duckling

[Pulcino (nm)
1 (piccolo della gallina) a chick]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
63
Q

Essere bagnato come un pulcino

(espressione idiomatico)

A

(idiomatico) (essere bagnato fradicio) to be drenched, be soaking wet

[Pulcino (nm)
1 (piccolo della gallina) a chick]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
64
Q

Essere come un pulcino nella stoppa

(espressione idiomatico)

A

to be out of place;

to be uncomfortable

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
65
Q

A volo d’uccello

A

from a bird’s eye view

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
66
Q

Chi nasce quadrato non muore tondo

(espressione)

A

(People don’t change) A leopard cannot change its spots.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
67
Q

Una epoca senza precedenti

A

an unprecedented time in history

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
68
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
69
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
70
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
71
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
72
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
73
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
74
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
75
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
76
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
77
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
78
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
79
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
80
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
81
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
82
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
83
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
84
Q
A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
85
Q
A

86
Q
A

87
Q
A

88
Q
A

89
Q
A

90
Q
A

91
Q
A

92
Q
A

93
Q
A

94
Q
A

95
Q
A

96
Q
A

97
Q
A

98
Q
A

99
Q
A

100
Q
A

101
Q
A

102
Q
A

103
Q
A

104
Q
A

105
Q
A

106
Q
A

107
Q
A

108
Q
A

109
Q
A

110
Q
A

111
Q
A

112
Q
A

113
Q
A

114
Q
A

115
Q
A

116
Q
A

117
Q
A

118
Q
A

119
Q
A

120
Q
A

121
Q
A

122
Q
A

123
Q
A

124
Q
A

125
Q
A

126
Q
A

127
Q
A

128
Q
A

129
Q
A

130
Q
A

131
Q
A

132
Q
A

133
Q
A

134
Q
A

135
Q
A

136
Q
A

137
Q
A

138
Q
A

139
Q
A

140
Q
A

141
Q
A

142
Q
A

143
Q
A

144
Q
A

145
Q
A

146
Q
A

147
Q
A

148
Q
A

149
Q
A

150
Q
A

151
Q
A

152
Q
A

153
Q
A

154
Q
A

155
Q
A

156
Q
A

157
Q
A

158
Q
A

159
Q
A

160
Q
A

161
Q
A

162
Q
A

163
Q
A

164
Q
A

165
Q
A

166
Q
A

167
Q
A

168
Q
A

169
Q
A

170
Q
A

171
Q
A

172
Q
A

173
Q
A

174
Q
A

175
Q
A

176
Q
A

177
Q
A

178
Q
A

179
Q
A

180
Q
A

181
Q
A

182
Q
A

183
Q
A

184
Q
A

185
Q
A

186
Q
A

187
Q
A

188
Q
A

189
Q
A

190
Q
A

191
Q
A

192
Q
A

193
Q
A

194
Q
A

195
Q
A

196
Q
A

197
Q
A

198
Q
A

199
Q
A

200
Q
A

201
Q
A

202
Q
A

203
Q
A

204
Q
A

205
Q
A

206
Q
A

207
Q
A

208
Q
A

209
Q
A

210
Q
A