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1
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Vai a capire (expression)

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Go figure

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Scusa se rispondo ora (mail, frase comune) 2

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Sorry for the delay,
Sorry for the late reply

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Aspetta (phrasal verb)

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Hang on

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Ho il naso che cola

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I have runny nose

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Mi prude qui

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My skin here is itchy

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Conoscere in dettaglio / a fondo (expression) 2

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Know the ins and outs
Know inside out

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Mantenere la calma/controllo (expression)

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Keep it together

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Essere in forma 2

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Be fit
Be in shape

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9
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Ho il presentimento che

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I have a hunch that

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10
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Questa giornata è infinita

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It’s a long ass day

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Siamo ancora d’accordo per stasera

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Are we still on tonight?

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12
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Tirare scarico (espressione)

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Flush the toilet

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13
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Non c’è male

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Not too shabby

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14
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Da dio

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Hunky dory

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15
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Le cose brutte succedono

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Shit happens

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16
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Mi va bene tutto

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I am easy

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17
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Ci penso io (sul momento:a rispondere, a pagare, a togliere qualcosa)

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I got it

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18
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Sti cazzi

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Whatever

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19
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Scialla (nel senso di tranquillo) 2

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Chill
Easy tiger

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20
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Frase per rispondere al telefono

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This is Francesco

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21
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Frase per rispondere al telefono quando chiedono di te 2

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It’s he
Francesco speaking

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22
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Non prendertela 2

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Don’t be upset
Take it easy

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23
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Si (lo faccio)

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Will do

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24
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Ho un languorino

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I am feeling peckish

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25
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Scuotere la testa (espressione)

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Shake your head

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26
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Cavoli tuoi 2

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Your problem, not mine
Sounds like your problem

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27
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Mi sto riprendendo

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I am on the mend

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28
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Quanto manca per mangiare

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How much longer until we eat?

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29
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Vuoi prendere un caffè

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Do you want to grab a coffee

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30
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Ci sto 3

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I’m up for it
I’m down for it
I’m in

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31
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Mi stai prendendo per il culo 2

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Are you shitting me (usa)
Are you taking the piss (UK)

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32
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Fatti i fatti tuoi che io mi faccio i miei

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You do you, Imma do me

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33
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Mi sento stanco (no I’m tired)

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I have fatigue

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34
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Sono rintronato

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I feel dizzy

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35
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Sono fuso 2

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I can’t think straight
I’m out of it

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36
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Sono rimasto spiazzato

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I was taken aback

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37
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Come mai?

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How come?

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38
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Ripigliati

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Get it together

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39
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Fa freschetto

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It’s crisp

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40
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Mi sto ammalando

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I’m coming down with something

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41
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Sono esaurito 2

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I’m drained
I’m having a mental breakdown

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42
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Mi arrangio

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I’ll make do

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43
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Mi raccomando (ci conto)

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I’m counting on you

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44
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Mi raccomando (occhio)

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Please

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45
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Meno male 3

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Thank God
Just as well
It’s a good thing

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46
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Ho un dubbio

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I have a question

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47
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Può incartarlo?

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Can I have this wrapped up

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48
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Essere irascibile

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Have a temper

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49
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À cazzo di cane

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Half hassed

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50
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Non mettersi nei guai

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Stay out of trouble

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51
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Meno male (che) 2

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It’s a good thibg
Just as well

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52
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Mi piace la cosa x (no like, no fancy)

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I am in something

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53
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Me lo può incartare?

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Could I have it wrapped up

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54
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Fare la ruota

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Do a cartwheel

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55
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Sedere a gambe incrociate 2

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Sit cross-legged
Sitt criss-cross

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56
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Sono sfinito (no I’m wrecked)

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I’m pooped

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57
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Reagire contro qualcuno

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Hit out at someone

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58
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Esattamente quello che volevo dire

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My thoughts exactly

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59
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Sono d’accordo (no I agree) 2

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I second that
I concur with..

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60
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Purtroppo, peccato (no unfortunately)

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I’m afraid..

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61
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Puoi ripetere? 3

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Pardon
Come again
Say it again

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62
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Potradti parlarle un po’ più lentamente per favore

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Would you mind slowing down a bit please

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63
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Puoi dirlo in un altro modo (quando non capisci un madre lingua)

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Can you say it another way please

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64
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Questo posto è occupato?

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Is this seat taken?

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65
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Ve chi si rivede?

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Hey stanger

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66
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Questo tram ferma a x?

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Does this tram stop at x

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67
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Scendiamo alla prossima fermata

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We are getting off at the next stop

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68
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Bravo, complimenti (per una cosa che non è un lifetime achievement) 6

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Way to go
Hats off
Right on
Kudo
Nice going
Props to you

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69
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Ti apro (portone)

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I’ll buzz you in

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70
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Andiamo al sodo /al nocciolo

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Let’s get down to the nitty gritty

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71
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Non ho voglia di (strano)

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I can’t be bothered

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72
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Sinonimo di cool 3

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Bomb
Fire
The shit

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73
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Portare alla ribalta

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Rise to prominence

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74
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A caro prezzo 2

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At great expense
At a high price

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75
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Non risparmiare sforzi per

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Spare no effort to

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76
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Contribuire al clima di

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Contribute to the climate of

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77
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È diventato fin troppo evidente

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It became all too evident

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78
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Leader dal pugno di ferro

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Iron fisted leader

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79
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Non sorprende che

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Unsurprisingly

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80
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Punto di riferimento/bibbia per qualcosa

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Go-to-source for

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81
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Mettere qualcuno in allerta

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Put smb in alert

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82
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È difficile credere sia solo una coincidenza

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It’s hard to believe it a mere coincidence

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83
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Oltre i limiti

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Outside the bounds

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84
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In scadenza 4

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Set to expire
Due to expire
Expiring
Maturing

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85
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Sia dentro che fuori

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Both in and out

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86
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Molto, se non la maggioranza

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Many, if not most

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87
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Vane promesse

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Empty promises

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88
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Misure precauzionali

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Precautionary measures

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89
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Organizzare proteste

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Stage protests

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90
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Avere cibo a disposizione

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Have the food out

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91
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Non sono sicuro (strano)

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Don’t quote me on this

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92
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Potrei sbagliarmi

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I could be wrong

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93
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Che numero di scarpe hai?
Ho il 38

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What’s your shoes size
I’m a 38

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94
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Come le senti (scarpe)

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How do they feel?

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95
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Cosa c’entra?

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What has that got to do with it

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96
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Non me ne parlare

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Don’t get me started

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97
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Parliamone (strano)

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Let’s get it started

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98
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Sto affrontando un brutto periodo

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I’m going through a rough time

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99
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Sei un tesoro 3

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You’re a peach
Your are a darling
You are amazing

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100
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Radicarse, affondare le radici

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Take root

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101
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Lavoro fisico

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Physically exerting job

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102
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Nella migliore delle ipotesi

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At best

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103
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Mettere in atto
Attuare

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Put into place

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104
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Produrre vantaggi

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Yield gains

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105
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Imbarcare acqua

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Take on water

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106
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Battente bandiera librriana

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Liberia’s flagged

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107
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Essere privo di

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Be devoid of

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108
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Andiamo al punto

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Let’s get to the point

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109
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Torniamo al lavoro 2

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Let’s get down to the business
Let’s get back to work

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110
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Mi fa piacere
Mi dispiace

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I’m happy to hear that
I’m sorry to hear that

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111
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Avere l’imbarazzo della scelta 2

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Have plenty of choice
Spoiled for choice

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112
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Esame maturità (UK e usa)

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À level uk
SAT usa

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113
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Staccare (prendersi una pausa) 3

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Take a break from
Take time off
Take a breather

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114
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Abbiocco

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Food coma

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115
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Me lo puoi spiegare

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Can you explain this to me

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116
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Ecco qui 3

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Here you go
Here you are
Here

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117
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Ti consiglio di 2

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I suggest /recommend you to

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118
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Per curiosità 2

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Out of curiosity
Out of interest

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119
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Ma non ti vergogni

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Have you no shame

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120
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Da mangiare qui o portare via (2, UK e usa)

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For here or to go
Sitting in or taking away

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121
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Data prevista

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Target date

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122
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Paragone /confronto appropriato

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Apt comparison

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Essere sul punto di 2

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Be on the verge of
Be on the cusp of

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124
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Fare un parallelismo

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Draw parallels

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125
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Reazione istintiva

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Knee-jerk reaction

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126
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Mi și sono tappate le orecchie

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I need to pop my ears

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127
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Grazie per l’invito

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Thanks for having me

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128
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Come scusa (varie e diverse) 4

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Come again
Say it again please
What was that
Pardon

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129
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Ho perso aereo/treno

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I missed the flight /train

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130
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Ti sta bene

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Serves you right

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131
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Peggio per te

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Too bad for you

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132
Q

Allacciarsi le scarpe 2

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Do my laces up
Tie your shoelaces

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133
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Rifare il letto

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Make the bed

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Perfectly
134
Q

Partecipanti previsti

A

Expected participants

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135
Q

Chi lo avrebbe mai detto

A

Go figure

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136
Q

Ammetto di essermi sbagliato /errore mio

A

I stand corrected

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137
Q

Risposta a nice to meet you

A

You too

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138
Q

Ho il naso chiuso

A

I’m bunged up

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139
Q

Sono appena arrivato a casa

A

I’ve just arrived home

140
Q

Vivo in via degli olivi
Vivo in via degli olivi 48b

A

I live on via degli olivi
I live at 48B via degli olivi

141
Q

Sono nato il 22 luglio

A

I was born on 22 july

142
Q

Parto per Londra domank

A

I’m leaving for London tomorrow

143
Q

Sono tornato in Italia

A

I’m back in Italy

144
Q

Grazie a tutti per essere qui oggi

A

Thank you everyone for joining today

145
Q

Iniziamo

A

Let’s get started

146
Q

Passiamo al prossimo punto dell’ordine del giorno

A

Let’s move to the next item of the agenda

147
Q

Cosa ne pensi (non whad do you think of it)

A

What are your thoughts on this

148
Q

Puoi approfondire il punto

A

Can you elaborate on that point

149
Q

Fare il bagno (al mare)

A

Go for a swim

150
Q

Preferisco il caffè al tè

A

I prefer coffe to tea

151
Q

Come chiami questa cosa in inglese

A

What do you call this thing in English

152
Q

Truccarsi

A

Do one’s makeup

153
Q

Lavarsi i denti

A

Brush one’s teeth

154
Q

Lavare i piatti
Fare la lavatrice

A

Do the dishes
Do the laundry

155
Q

Passare l’aspirapolvere

A

To vacuum

156
Q

Altri modi per dire grazie 4

A

Thanks a bunch
You are a lifesaver
I own you one
Much appreciated

157
Q

Sto passando a prenderti

A

I’m coming to pick you up

158
Q

Puoi portare questo bicchiere in cucina?

A

Can you take this glass to the kitchen

159
Q

Ho l’occasione di farlo

A

I get to do it

160
Q

Lo convinco a farlo

A

I get him to do it

161
Q

Ti faccio arrabbiare

A

I GET TO YOU

162
Q

Mi. Dispiace per te (no I’m sorry for you)

A

I feel for you

163
Q

Ti capisco

A

I feel you

164
Q

Stai scherzando 2

A

You must be joking
You are kidding

165
Q

Colpo di fulmime

A

Love at first sight

166
Q

È caldissimo 2

A

It’s sweltering
It’s boiling hot

167
Q

Fare una figura di merda 3

A

Act a fool
Make yourself look like an idiot
Make a fool of yourself

168
Q

Lasciare andare 2 (emozione)

A

Let it go
Put aside

169
Q

Incazzarsi 2

A

Go mad
Go bananas

170
Q

Mettere in carica il telefono

A

Plug the phone charger in

171
Q

Fare una promessa

A

Make a promise

172
Q

Fai con calma 2

A

There’s no need to rush
Take your time

173
Q

Di chi è
Di chi è questa penna

A

Whose is this
Whose pen is this?

174
Q

Puoi darmi altri 5 minuti

A

Can you give me 5 minutes more?

175
Q

Pagare dazio

A

Take its toll

176
Q

Dammi tregua (no give me a break)

A

Cut me some slack

177
Q

Stare senza intimo

A

Go/be commando

178
Q

24 h, tutto il tempo (espressione)

A

Around the clock

179
Q

Tirarsela 2

A

Be a showboat
Play hard to get

180
Q

Chiedere di stare davanti in auto

A

Call the shotgun

181
Q

La canzone fa così

A

The song goes like this

182
Q

Mi mordo la lingua

A

I bite my tongue

183
Q

Trattenere il respiro

A

Hold breath

184
Q

Fare pace con qualcuno

A

Make up with someone

185
Q

Ok, ci provo
Ok, ti ascolto

A

I’ll bite

186
Q

Pagare alla romana
Ognuno paga per quello che ha lreso

A

Split
Go ditch

187
Q

Mollami

A

Give me a break

188
Q

La prendo come viene

A

I’ll take it as it comes

189
Q

Prendo quello che c’è, mi accontento

A

I’ll take what I can get

190
Q

Alla cieca

A

Blindly

191
Q

Come è andata 2

A

How has it gone
How did it go

192
Q

Uno che ci prova con tutte

A

It’s for the streets

193
Q

Palla al piede

A

Ball and chain

194
Q

Scomparso (slang)

A

Missing in action (MIA)

195
Q

Mattiniero
Animale notturno

A

Early bird
Night owl

196
Q

Pensa prima di parlare

A

Think before you speak

197
Q

Ad ognuno il suo

A

Each to their own

198
Q

Non per niente

A

I mean

199
Q

Quando arrivi? 2

A

When will you be here
When are you getting here

200
Q

Buon compleanno (formale)

A

Many happy returns

201
Q

Puoi prestarmi 10 euro

A

Can I borrow 10 euro

202
Q

Bruciare i soldi

A

Burn through money

203
Q

Buttare i soldi nel cessk

A

To piss money away

204
Q

Essere di turno

A

Be on call

205
Q

Lavorare da casa

A

Work from home

206
Q

Sono stracarico (di lavoro)

A

I’m overloaded

207
Q

Sono sommerso (di lavoro

A

I’m swamped

208
Q

Ti richiamo tra poco

A

I call you in a bit

209
Q

Sto facendo una cosa (quando al lavoro ti chiedono qualcosa)

A

I’m in the middle of smt

210
Q

Sono occupato (no I’m busy) 2

A

I have a lot on my plate
My hands are full

211
Q

Filo dei pensieri

A

Train of thoughts

212
Q

Sotto sotto (a livello inconscio)

A

În the back of your mind

213
Q

Che modi sono questi?

A

What manners are these?

214
Q

Sono in aereo, treno, autobus
Sono in macchina, nel taxi

A

I’m on the plane, train, bus
I’m in the car, taxi

215
Q

Ho smesso di bere caffe
Ho smesso (per un attimo) di bere quel caffè

A

I stop drinking
I stop to drink

216
Q

Per me è arabo

A

It’s all Greek to me

217
Q

Sono a pezzi (no wrecked)

A

I’m knackered (nakeed)

218
Q

Più o meno (abbastanza)

A

Pretty much

219
Q

Mangiare come un maiale

A

Pig oug

220
Q

Spostati (informale)

A

(budge up)

221
Q

Senti chi parla 2

A

Says you
That’s rich coming from you

222
Q

Mi fa scapocciare (nn o get me crazy)

A

It drives me round the bend

223
Q

Sono finito /spacciato /si è bruciato 2

A

I’m toast
I’m done for

224
Q

Ci sentiamo dopo (al telefono)

A

Talk you later

225
Q

Idem 3

A

Likewise
Same here
Ditto

226
Q

Non posso parlare ora/al momento 2

A

I can’t talk you right now
I can’t talk at the moment

227
Q

Può farci una foto

A

Would you mind taking a photo of me/us

228
Q

Non mi tenere sulle spine

A

Don’t leave me hanging

229
Q

Me lo dicono spesso/in molto

A

I get that a lot

230
Q

Per me va benissimo

A

Fine by me

231
Q

Non provocarmi

A

Don’t mess with me

232
Q

Fammi capire bene

A

Let me get this straight

233
Q

Essere vicini a finire e un progetto

A

Be close to finishing a project

234
Q

Fatti gli affari tuoi

A

Mind your business

235
Q

Per favore, lascia perdere

A

Please, drop it

236
Q

Lascia perdere (è qualcosa di inutile)

A

Give it up

237
Q

Capisci cosa voglio dire 2

A

Do you know what I mean
You get me

238
Q

Un giorno si un giorno no

A

Every other day

239
Q

Quanto ti ci vuole

A

How long are you gonna make?

240
Q

In bocca al lupo

A

Break a leg

241
Q

Ho l’abitudine di

A

I am used to +ing form

242
Q

Spiegami
Rispondimi

A

Explain to me
Reply to me

243
Q

Non voglio portare sfiga

A

I don’t want to jinx it

244
Q

Me ne vado (slang)

A

I’m off

245
Q

Fai pure (slang)

A

Knock yourself out

246
Q

Punto e stop, punto e basta 2

A

Full stop
Period

247
Q

Ho l’1% di carica

A

I’m on 1%

248
Q

Non ti sento bene/la connessione non è buona

A

It’s breaking up

249
Q

Aspetti în linea
La metto in attesa

A

Hold the line
I’ll put you on hold

250
Q

Le passo la persona x (al Cell)

A

I’ll put the person x through

251
Q

Le passo la persona x (al Cell)

A

I’ll put the person x through

252
Q

Mi dai una gomma

A

Can you give me a piece/some chewgam

253
Q

Toccare ferro

A

Touch wood

254
Q

Mattered giù (il telefono)
Rispondere al telefono

A

Hang up
Pick up

255
Q

Richiamare l’attenzione

A

Draw the attention

256
Q

Fammi capire

A

Let me get this straight

257
Q

Ci vediamo tra poco 2

A

See you in a bit
See you later TODAY

258
Q

Ci vediamo/alla prossima

A

See you later

259
Q

Che io sappia

A

As far as I remember

260
Q

Non che io sappia

A

Not that I know of

261
Q

Non che io ricordi

A

Not that I remember

262
Q

Come posso farmi perdonare

A

How can I make it up to you

263
Q

Scusami (no I am sorry) 2

A

My bad
I apologize

264
Q

Non volevo (per chiedere scusa)

A

I didnt mean to

265
Q

Fare i compiti

A

Do someone’s homework

266
Q

Sono emozionata

A

I’m excited

267
Q

Pagare a rate (tutto tranne auto)
Pagare a rate auto

A

Pay in installments
Pay on finance

268
Q

Non c’è linea

A

There is no service

269
Q

Quando dura il volo

A

How long is the flight

270
Q

Sono tornato a Roma

A

I’m back in Rome

271
Q

Esprimere un desiderio

A

Make a wish

272
Q

Devo soffiarmi il naso

A

I have to blow my nose

273
Q

Veste troppo
Veste poco
È giusto

A

It runs large
It runs small
True to size

274
Q

L’ho ricevuto grazie (mail)

A

Received with thanks

275
Q

Ci sono 30 gradi

A

It’s 30 degrees

276
Q

Non dimosrea l’età che ha

A

She doesn’t show the age she is

277
Q

Sei soddisfatto del risultato

A

Are you happy with the result?

278
Q

Da quanto tempo!

A

Long time no see!

279
Q

Mi mordo le unghie

A

I bite my nails

280
Q

È passato x tempo da

A

It’s been x since

281
Q

Passo il natale dai miei

A

I spend chrstimas at my parents

282
Q

Prendere una multa

A

Get a fine

283
Q

Poco e niente

A

Little to nothing

284
Q

Il vento mi fa venire

A

It gives me

285
Q

Sono bloccato a casa

A

I’m stuck at home

286
Q

Posso chiederti quanti anni hai

A

May I ask you how old you are

287
Q

Ho una prenotazione a nomr

A

I have a reservation under the name

288
Q

Ho questa macchina da 17 anni, dal 2007

A

I have had this car for 17 years, since 2007

289
Q

Sto arrivando (con acronimo)

A

I’m on my way (ONW)

290
Q

Non lavoro oggi (non è una routine)

A

I’m not working today

291
Q

Hai bisogno di aiuto (no help)

A

Do you need a spot

292
Q

Salire le scale
Scendere le scale

A

Go up the stairs
down the stairs

293
Q

Daje che ce la fai

A

You got this

294
Q

Me cojoni 2

A

Holy shit
No way

295
Q

Sono morto dal ridere
Mi fai morire dal ridere

A

I cracked up
You cracked me up

296
Q

Non sto qui a perdere tempo

A

I’m getting shit done

297
Q

Te la faccio vedere brutta

A

I’m gonna to kick your ass

298
Q

Risposta a quando ti chiedono una cosa e la fai ma non sei entusiasta (tipo un va bene)

A

Sure

299
Q

Io sí, io no (per rispondere a una domanda)
Who wants to come to the seaside tomorrow

A

Dipende dall’ausiliare e dal tempo
I do ! I don’t

300
Q

Questi occhiali/taglio di capelli/vestito ti sta bene

A

You look good with…

301
Q

Come si chiama questa cosa in inglese

A

What do you call this in English

302
Q

Portami al mare

A

Take me to the sea

303
Q

Sapevo che avremmo vinto

A

I knew we would win

304
Q

Avrei voluto studiare di più per l’esame

A

I wish I had studied more for the exam

305
Q

Vorrei una macchina più grande

A

I wish I had a bigger car

306
Q

Vorrei che la smettessi di interrompermi

A

I wish you would stop interrupting me

307
Q

Vorrei che tu venissi al mio compleanno

A

I wish you would come to my birthday

308
Q

Essere scioccato (no shocked, no bewildered, con la F)

A

To be floored (flored)

309
Q

Punto dolente

A

Sore point

310
Q

Pezzo grosso

A

Big shot

311
Q

Morire sul colpo

A

Die on impact

312
Q

Perdere l’equilibrio

A

Loose balance

313
Q

Essere pieno di (ex di lavoro) 2

A

Swamped with work
Up to my neck in work

314
Q

Essere di turno
Avere turni al lavoro

A

Be on call
On call work

315
Q

È che.. (devo fare x) 2

A

It’s just that
The thing is

316
Q

Fossi nato in Iraq, sarei x

A

Had I been born, I would be a xx

317
Q

Devo pagare in anticipo?

A

Should I pay up front?

318
Q

Ci prendiamo un caffè?

A

Should we get a coffee?

319
Q

Cambiando argomento 3

A

Changing the subject
Off topic
On another note

320
Q

Varie ed eventualoli

A

Any other business

321
Q

Stendere i panni

A

Hang clothes out

322
Q

Fare il punto

A

Take stock

323
Q

Fare visita a qualcuno 2

A

Pay a visit to smb
To call on smb

324
Q

Non me ho idea (no idea)

A

I have no clue

325
Q

Non hai tutti i torti

A

You have a point

326
Q

Sarà fatto

A

Will do

327
Q

Non lo dire nemmeno (per dire prego)

A

Don’t mention it

328
Q

4 modi per dire prego (no you are welcome, no no worries)

A

Happy to help
You got it
You bet!
Anytime

329
Q

Piove

A

It’s raining

330
Q

Prendere l’abitudine di

A

Get in the habit of

331
Q

Quando și tratta di

A

When it comes to

332
Q

Ciò implica /comporta

A

This entails

333
Q

Ciò porta con sé

A

It brings with it

334
Q

Qui c’è il link per

A

Here it is the link to

335
Q

Come dimostrato chiaramente da

A

As clearly demonstrated by

336
Q

Sei pronto? (no ready)

A

Are you set up?

337
Q

Dai fallo

A

Go for it

338
Q

Fare bella figura

A

Make a good impression

339
Q

Prendere/trovarsi nel mezzo

A

Catch in the middle

340
Q

ESSERE IN CONTRASTO CON

A

Be at odds with

341
Q

Trovare impreparato

A

Catch off guard

342
Q

Fare il punto della situazione

A

Take stock of the situation

343
Q

Ricordami di comprare il latte

A

Remind me to buy some milk

344
Q

Rovinare tutto alla fine

A

Fumble the ball

345
Q

Puoi mettermelo in una scatola?

A

Could you box it up for me?

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