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1 take (the) credit (for something)
(to accept the praise given (for something): I did all the work, and he took all the credit.) attribuirsi il merito diEnglish-Italian dictionary > take (the) credit (for something)
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2 take (the) credit (for something)
(to accept the praise given (for something): I did all the work, and he took all the credit.) attribuirsi il merito diEnglish-Italian dictionary > take (the) credit (for something)
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3 take (the) credit (for something)
(to accept the praise given (for something): I did all the work, and he took all the credit.) attribuirsi il merito diEnglish-Italian dictionary > take (the) credit (for something)
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4 take (the) credit (for something)
(to accept the praise given (for something): I did all the work, and he took all the credit.) attribuirsi il merito diEnglish-Italian dictionary > take (the) credit (for something)
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5 give (someone) credit (for something)
(to acknowledge and praise (someone for a good piece of work etc): He was given credit for completing the work so quickly.) rendere omaggioEnglish-Italian dictionary > give (someone) credit (for something)
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6 give (someone) credit (for something)
(to acknowledge and praise (someone for a good piece of work etc): He was given credit for completing the work so quickly.) rendere omaggioEnglish-Italian dictionary > give (someone) credit (for something)
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7 give (someone) credit (for something)
(to acknowledge and praise (someone for a good piece of work etc): He was given credit for completing the work so quickly.) rendere omaggioEnglish-Italian dictionary > give (someone) credit (for something)
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8 give (someone) credit (for something)
(to acknowledge and praise (someone for a good piece of work etc): He was given credit for completing the work so quickly.) rendere omaggioEnglish-Italian dictionary > give (someone) credit (for something)
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9 ♦ something
♦ something /ˈsʌmɵɪŋ/A pron.1 qualche cosa; qualcosa: I have something to tell you, ho qualcosa da dirti; Have something before you leave, mangia qualcosa prima di partire!; Ask me something easier, chiedimi qualcosa di più facile; There's something nice about him, c'è qualcosa di simpatico in lui NOTA D'USO: - qualcosa di…-2 qualcos'altro; o che so io; qualcosa del genere; qualcosa d'interessante (o di vero, di giusto): You should use a knife or a chisel or something, dovresti usare un coltello o uno scalpello o qualcosa del genere; There is something in what he says, c'è del vero in quel che dice4 cosa (o persona) eccezionale; cannonata, schianto (fam.): He's really something!, è una cannonata!B n.1 qualcosa; (un) non so che: His poems have a certain something, le sue poesie hanno un certo non so che2 (fam.) cosa meravigliosa, fantastica, splendida: It's really something!, magnifico!; splendido!C avv.1 alquanto; piuttosto● something else, qualchecos'altro; qualche altra cosa; (fam.) qualcosa di diverso, tutt'altra cosa □ something like, circa, pressappoco; più o meno, grossomodo; (fam.) grande, eccellente, magnifico, ottimo; straordinario: The UFO was shaped something like a saucer, il disco volante aveva grossomodo la forma d'un piatto (o somigliava a un piatto); something like six weeks, circa (o qualcosa come) sei settimane; something like that, qualcosa del genere; The song goes something like this, la canzone fa più o meno così; (fam.) That was something like a dinner!, è stato davvero un pranzo eccellente!; quello è stato un vero pranzo! □ Is something the matter (o something wrong)?, c'è qualcosa che non va? □ something or other, qualcosa; non so che cosa □ (fam.) to do something for sb., imbellire, ringiovanire; migliorare l'aspetto di q.: I think the new dress does something for her, con l'abito nuovo fa figura □ ( di persona o cosa) to be something to do with, avere (qc.) a che fare con ( un fatto, ecc.), essere collegato con (qc.) □ (fam. USA) and then something, e più; e oltre: I had to wait for an hour and then something, dovetti aspettare per un'ora e più □ ( di cosa) to have something to do with, avere a che fare con □ (fam.) to have something going, avere qc. per le mani; ( anche) avere una relazione sentimentale con q. □ (fam. USA) to have something on the ball, avere le idee chiare, avere sale in zucca, essere in gamba □ a little something, una cosetta; una cosuccia: DIALOGO → - Leaving a tip- Here's a little something for your trouble, questa è una piccola ricompensa per il disturbo □ to see something of sb., vedere q. ogni tanto □ to have seen something of the world, aver visto un po' di mondo □ He's something in the City, ha una posizione importante nella City □ He thinks himself something, crede d'essere qualcuno; si crede importante □ I'm something of a mechanic, m'intendo un po' di meccanica; non sono proprio un meccanico, ma insomma! □ He's called Mick something, si chiama Mick Vattelapesca ( non ricordo il cognome) □ (fam. ingl.) You've got something there!, forse hai ragione!; c'è del vero in quel che dici! □ It must be something of importance, deve trattarsi d'una cosa importante □ Something or other prevented him from coming, una cosa o l'altra gli impedì di venire □ ( avanzando una proposta, ecc.) Do you know something?, sai una cosa?; senti un po'! -
10 something ***** some·thing
['sʌmˌθɪŋ]1. pronqualche cosa, qualcosasomething nice — (pretty) qualcosa di carino, (to eat) qualcosa di buono, (to do) qualcosa di bello
something else — altro, qualcos'altro
I think you may have something there — penso che tu abbia ragione, (good idea) mi sembra una buona idea, la tua
there's something about him that... — c'è qualcosa in lui che...
2. adv1)something over/under 200 — un po' più/meno di 200
... or something like that —...o giù di lì
it cost a hundred pounds, or something like that — è costato cento sterline o giù di lì
now that's something like a rose! — (approving comment) questa sì che è una rosa!
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11 for the asking
(you may have (something) simply by asking for it; This table is yours for the asking.) (basta chiedere) -
12 for good measure
(as something extra or above the minimum necessary: The shopkeeper weighed out the sweets and put in a few more for good measure.) (per soprappeso), (per fare il buon peso) -
13 answer for
* * *1) ((often with to) to bear the responsibility or be responsible for (something): I'll answer to your mother for your safety.) rispondere di, essere responsabile di2) (to suffer or be punished (for something): You'll answer for your rudeness one day!) pagare per* * *vi + prep* * * -
14 in return (for)
(as an exchange (for something): We'll send them whisky and they'll send us vodka in return: They'll send us vodka in return for whisky.) in cambio (di) -
15 in return (for)
(as an exchange (for something): We'll send them whisky and they'll send us vodka in return: They'll send us vodka in return for whisky.) in cambio (di) -
16 ask for
ask for [sth.] chiedere [ drink]; chiedere, richiedere [money, help, restraint]he was asking for it! he asked for it! — colloq. se l'è voluto! ask for [sb.] (on telephone) chiedere di, cercare; (from sickbed) chiedere di vedere
* * *1) (to express a wish to see or speak to (someone): When he telephoned he asked for you; He is very ill and keeps asking for his daughter.) chiedere di2) (to behave as if inviting (something unpleasant): Going for a swim when you have a cold is just as asking for trouble.) cercare, andare in cerca di* * *vi + prep(person) chiedere di, cercare, (help, information, money) chiedere, domandareI asked him for help — gli ho chiesto aiuto or di aiutarmi
* * *ask for [sth.] chiedere [ drink]; chiedere, richiedere [money, help, restraint]he was asking for it! he asked for it! — colloq. se l'è voluto! ask for [sb.] (on telephone) chiedere di, cercare; (from sickbed) chiedere di vedere
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17 go in for
go in for [sth.]1) (be keen on) avere una passione per, dedicarsi a [sport, hobby]2) (take up)3) (take part in) presentarsi a [ exam]; iscriversi a [ competition]* * *1) (to take part in: I'm not going in for the 1,000 metres race.) iscriversi2) (to do (something) as a hobby, career etc: My son is going in for medicine; She goes in for collecting postcards.) dedicarsi a, interessarsi a* * *vi + prep1) (enter for: race, competition) prendere parte a, (exam) presentarsi a2) (be interested in: hobby, sport) interessarsi di, essere appassionato (-a) di, (take as a career) scegliere* * *go in for [sth.]1) (be keen on) avere una passione per, dedicarsi a [sport, hobby]2) (take up)3) (take part in) presentarsi a [ exam]; iscriversi a [ competition] -
18 fall for
* * *1) (to be deceived by (something): I made up a story to explain why I had not been at work and he fell for it.) caderci2) (to fall in love with (someone): He has fallen for your sister.) innamorarsi* * *vi + prep1) (fam: person) prendere una cotta per, innamorarsi di2)(
fam: be deceived by) to fall for a trick (or a story etc) — cascarci* * * -
19 bring (something) out into the open
(to make (something) public: This affair has been kept a secret for too long - it's time it was brought out into the open.) portare allo scoperto, far uscire allo scopertoEnglish-Italian dictionary > bring (something) out into the open
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20 bring (something) out into the open
(to make (something) public: This affair has been kept a secret for too long - it's time it was brought out into the open.) portare allo scoperto, far uscire allo scopertoEnglish-Italian dictionary > bring (something) out into the open
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