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1 gift of the gab
(the ability to talk fluently and persuasively.) dono della chiacchiera -
2 ♦ gift
♦ gift /gɪft/n.1 dono; regalo; presente (lett.); strenna: Christmas gifts, doni natalizi; strenne di Natale; (market.) free gift, omaggio2 (leg.) donazione3 (fig.) dono; dote; inclinazione; disposizione; talento: to have a gift for poetry, avere il dono della poesia; natural gifts, doti naturali; to have a gift for languages, avere disposizione per le lingue● (market.) gift basket, cesto-regalo ( di fiori, frutta, ecc.) □ gift-book, libro (da) strenna □ ( USA) gift certificate = gift token ► sotto □ gift coupon = gift stamp ► sotto □ gift hamper = gift basket ► sopra □ gift-horse, cavallo donato □ gift shop, negozio d'articoli da regalo □ gift stamp, buono premio; bollino □ (fisc.) gift tax, imposta sulle donazioni □ (in GB) gift token, buono da spendere nei negozi □ gift voucher, buono omaggio ( inserito in una confezione, una rivista, ecc.) □ gift-wrapped, in confezione regalo □ to have the gift of the gab, avere il dono della chiacchiera; avere lo scilinguagnolo sciolto □ I wouldn't have it as a gift, (non lo prendo) neanche se me lo regalano! □ (prov.) Never look a gift-horse in the mouth, a caval donato non si guarda in bocca.(to) gift /gɪft/v. t.1 donare; regalare -
3 gab
I [gæb]nome colloq. chiacchiera f., parlantina f.••II [gæb]to have the gift of the gab — colloq. avere una bella parlantina
* * *gab /gæb/n. [u](fam.) chiacchiera; parlantina; facilità di parola: to have the gift of the gab, avere molta (o una gran) chiacchiera; avere lo scilinguagnolo sciolto(to) gab /gæb/v. i.(fam.) chiacchierare; ciarlare; cianciare; cicalare.* * *I [gæb]nome colloq. chiacchiera f., parlantina f.••II [gæb]to have the gift of the gab — colloq. avere una bella parlantina
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4 GIFT
[gɪft]1) (present) dono m., regalo m.to give a gift to sb. to give sb. a gift fare un dono o dare un regalo a qcn.; to give sb. a gift of money fare a qcn. un dono in denaro; it's for a gift è (per) un regalo; the gift of life, sight — il dono della vita, vista
2) (donation) dono m., donazione f.to make a gift of sth. to sb. — fare dono di qcs. a qcn
3) (talent) dono m., talento m.to have a gift for o of doing — avere un dono per fare o il dono di (saper) fare
••don't look a gift horse in the mouth — prov. a caval donato non si guarda in bocca
* * *[ɡift] 1. noun1) (something given willingly, eg as a present: a birthday gift.) regalo2) (a natural ability: She has a gift for music.) dono2. verb(to give or present as a gift: This painting was gifted by our former chairman.) donare- gifted- gift of the gab* * *GIFTsigla(med., gamete intrafallopian transfer) trasferimento di gameti nelle tube di Falloppio ( tecnica di fecondazione artificiale).* * *[gɪft]1) (present) dono m., regalo m.to give a gift to sb. to give sb. a gift fare un dono o dare un regalo a qcn.; to give sb. a gift of money fare a qcn. un dono in denaro; it's for a gift è (per) un regalo; the gift of life, sight — il dono della vita, vista
2) (donation) dono m., donazione f.to make a gift of sth. to sb. — fare dono di qcs. a qcn
3) (talent) dono m., talento m.to have a gift for o of doing — avere un dono per fare o il dono di (saper) fare
••don't look a gift horse in the mouth — prov. a caval donato non si guarda in bocca
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5 gab n
[ɡæb]fam
См. также в других словарях:
gift\ of\ the\ gab — • gift of gab • gift of the gab n. phr. informal Skill in talking; ability to make interesting talk that makes people believe you. Many men get elected because of their gift of gab. Mr. Taylor s gift of gab helped him get a good job … Словарь американских идиом
gift of the gab — If someone has the gift of the gab, they speak in a persuasive and interesting way … The small dictionary of idiomes
gift of the gab — (gift of gab) See the gift of the gab … English idioms
gift of the gab — see gift of gab * * * gift of gab or gift of the gab, fluency of speech; glibness: »It may be that [the author s] gift of gab has cut sharply into his literary output (Newsweek) … Useful english dictionary
gift of the gab — If someone has the gift of the gab, they speak in a persuasive and interesting way. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** To say that somebody has the gift of the gab means that they are able to speak confidently and easily. As a… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Gift of the gab — If someone has the gift of the gab, they speak in a persuasive and interesting way … Dictionary of English idioms
gift of the gab — be good at talking He has a real gift of the gab and is great at parties … Idioms and examples
(the) gift of the gab — the gift of the gab informal phrase the ability to talk a lot without feeling shy, especially when this means you can get out of difficult situations He had the gift of the gab and could be very charming. Thesaurus: talking… … Useful english dictionary
the gift of the gab — (the gift of gab) the ability to talk, a way with words Bev can speak to the parents. She has the gift of the gab … English idioms
the gift of the gab — ► the gift of the gab the ability to speak with eloquence and fluency. Main Entry: ↑gab … English terms dictionary
the gift of the gab — ELOQUENCE, fluency, expressiveness, a silver tongue; persuasiveness; informal a way with words, blarney. → gab * * * the gift of the gab A talent (or propensity) for talking • • • Main Entry: ↑gab … Useful english dictionary