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Traduzione e definizione
(an) honest (man): (un uomo) onesto
honesty: onestà
(she answered) honestly: (ha risposto) onestamente, francamente
Pronunciation examples
UK: Luna is a very honest person.
US: Give me an honest answer.
Esempi
- "Small shareholders are what keeps a good company honest, that's what I've always said."
- "Bob : I'll be honest, I don't have any numbers."
- "Be honest with me!"
- "Money doesn't lie, it's the only honest thing in the world."
- "According to Sir Rufus: "If our passengers are honest with us, we'll probably be honest with them.""
- "Let's be honest, you never know who you might offend with your wild and uneducated views on government, so why say anything at all?"
- "I'm not sure we can do anything more for the city than we're already doing, to be quite honest..."
- "However we need the help of an honest man."
- "Susie : Well Samantha, I'll be honest with you."
- "Luna : Hmmm. But if you pressed me I would say, let's see, honest, determined and kind to animals."
- "Ira : Mr. Delavigne, if you won't be honest with your shareholders, how can we trust you with our money?"
Esercizio 1
"Look, Icarus, I'll level with you..."
From the list below, select the expression which could replace "I'll level with you" in this sentence, without changing the meaning.
From the list below, select the expression which could replace "I'll level with you" in this sentence, without changing the meaning.
"Look, Icarus, I'll level with you..."
From the list below, select the expression which could replace "I'll level with you" in this sentence, without changing the meaning.
From the list below, select the expression which could replace "I'll level with you" in this sentence, without changing the meaning.
This is not the right answer. To "level with someone" does not mean to be "nearly finished" or "done".
This is the best choice here. To "level with someone" is to tell them the truth in a direct and open manner: to be "honest". Example: "I'm tired of your lies: it's time for you to level with me!".
This is not the right answer. Although Rose does want to ask a favour of Icarus in the dialogue, this is not the meaning of the idiom "to level with someone". To ask a favor (US) or favour (UK) of someone is to ask them to do something which will help you.
This is not the right answer. In fact, Rose is telling Icarus that she is about to be truthful or honest with him, not the other way round.
Esercizio 2
An example of something or someone that is reliable is .
An example of something or someone that is affordable is .
An example of something or someone that is affordable is .
An example of something or someone that is reliable is a car that always starts on winter mornings 1.
An example of something or someone that is affordable is a new car within one's price range 2.
An example of something or someone that is affordable is a new car within one's price range 2.
1 a car that always starts on winter mornings: Something "reliable" is something dependable or trustworthy. Cars that start on cold winter mornings can be described as "reliable". Bruno wants Brian to find a "reliable" travel agency, meaning a company that can be trusted and is dependable.
1 a soldier who will die for his country: This example might be used to describe the term "loyal", however it would be unsuitable to explain the term "reliable". A "loyal" person is someone who is "faithful", for example: My husband is very loyal, he has never slept with any prostitutes.
1 a car salesman who doesn't deceive his clients: This example might be used to describe the term "honest", however it would be unsuitable to explain the term "reliable". An "honest" person is someone who speaks the truth, does not tell lies or is "frank" and "sincere". Example: "I need an honest opinion about this dress. Do you like it or not?"
1 the Florida exit polls for the 2000 US presidential election: Although this might depend on your political viewpoint, the Florida exit polls during the 2000 presidential election are regarded as rather "unreliable". "Unreliable (information)" is information that is "misleading" or "untrustworthy". Example: The results for the DNA test are unreliable and do not give truthful information.
2 a new car within one's price range: This is correct. "Affordable" means "reasonably priced", for example: This holiday is quite affordable; the flights and hotel aren't too expensive. One of Bruno's requirements for a travel agency is that it is not too expensive. "(A holiday within his) price range" is a holiday that he can afford, or which is priced within his lowest and highest limits.
2 work that is done quickly: This example is not suitable to describe the term "affordable". Doing work quickly is an example of "efficient" work. Example: Brian is an efficient assistant because he is able to perform his tasks without wasting any time.
2 a ray of sunshine on a grey day: This example is not suitable to describe the term "affordable". If you're lucky enough to see a ray of sunshine on a grey day count yourself lucky; especially if you go to Scotland, where it's mostly grey.
2 a CEO's assistant that can find a decent travel agency: I don't think you have understood the question. We're looking for an example of the term "affordable", not a description of Brian Jones and his tasks.
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