Traduzione inglese <> italiano di To kill two birds with one stone
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Traduzione e definizione
to kill two birds with one stone: prendere due piccioni con una fava
to kill uccidere
a bird un uccello
a stone: una pietra
Esempi
- "However, I can tell you that the initiative kills two birds with one stone: not only should it improve the level of hygiene in the office, it will also provide a permanent use for otherwise useless intern, Edward Moon."
- "I would like you to accompany Philip on this trip in order to discuss said invoices with their accounts department while Philip discusses new orders with their buyers, thereby killing two birds with one stone."
Esercizio 1
Bruno uses the idiom to kill two birds with one stone.
What is he referring to?
What is he referring to?
Bruno uses the idiom to kill two birds with one stone.
What is he referring to?
What is he referring to?
This is the correct answer. The idiom 'to kill two birds with one stone' is an expression which means to take advantage of one opportunity to accomplish two tasks. By asking Icarus to go to Los Angeles with Philip, Bruno thinks that two tasks will be accomplished in one trip.
This is incorrect. Although Bruno does inform Icarus that there are two ways of getting to Los Angeles (Highway 1 and Interstate 5), this is not what Bruno is referring to when he uses the idiom 'to kill two birds with one stone'.
This is incorrect. Although it is possible to use the literal meaning of the idiom 'to kill two birds with one stone', the occasion to do so doesn't happen too often.
This is incorrect. Although Bruno does inform Icarus that the journey to Los Angeles will be a 'business road trip', this is not what Bruno is referring to when he uses the idiom 'to kill two birds with one stone'.
Esercizio 2
What is the nature of Bruno's new initiative?
What is the nature of Bruno's new initiative?
This is not a good description of Bruno's new initiative. Although Bruno sarcastically mentions that his new initiative will provide a "use" for intern Edward Moon, his initiative is not designed to "create jobs", but rather to promote good hygiene. As an added bonus, the initiative will give Edward something to do.
This is not a good description of Bruno's new initiative. Although Bruno's new initiative is not fully explained in his email, he does write enough to tell us that the initiative involves hygiene and health practices.
This is the best description of Bruno's new initiative. Although he doesn't give many details about the project, he writes that the initiative will prevent the transmission of diseases in the work place, as well as "encourage" employees to wash their hands after using the bathroom. This information tells us that Bruno's initiative will promote "cleanliness" (the state or act of being clean) and "good hygiene".
Esercizio 3
Choose the best definition for this idiom from Bruno's email.
To kill two birds with one stone is to .
To kill two birds with one stone is to .
Choose the best definition for this idiom from Bruno's email.
To kill two birds with one stone is to accomplish multiple objectives with a single action.
To kill two birds with one stone is to accomplish multiple objectives with a single action.
accomplish multiple objectives with a single action: "To kill two birds with one stone" is to accomplish or achieve multiple goals or purposes through one action. For example: I'm going to the kitchen to get some coffee, and also to wash the dishes. I'm killing two birds with one stone.
eliminate unwanted waste: This is not a good definition of Bruno's idiom. "To kill two birds with one stone" is unrelated to "eliminating waste" which might refer to destroying garbage, or unnecessary material.
solve problems using non-traditional means: This is not a good definition of Bruno's idiom. "To kill two birds with one stone" is unrelated to "solving problems through unusual or unconventional means".
make one decision which has many different consequences: This is not a good definition of Bruno's idiom. "To kill two birds with one stone" is unrelated to "making one decision which has multiple consequences".
Esercizio 4
Philip tells Kevin that he's "changed his ways".
Which of the following idioms expresses the same meaning as the expression "to change one's ways"?
Which of the following idioms expresses the same meaning as the expression "to change one's ways"?
Philip tells Kevin that he's "changed his ways".
Which of the following idioms expresses the same meaning as the expression "to change one's ways"?
Which of the following idioms expresses the same meaning as the expression "to change one's ways"?
"To turn over a new leaf" is to try a new tactic or approach to something. The idiom expresses a similar meaning to Philip's expression "I've changed my ways", which suggests that Philip has changed his attitude or feelings towards women in this context. "To turn over a new leaf" and "to change one's ways" both express that Philip "no longer" treats women as he once did.
"To reinvent the wheel" is an idiom which refers to the pointlessness or inutility of perfecting an already functional system. This expression does not share any similarities with Philip's idiom from the dialogue, "to change one's ways".
The idiom "to kill two birds with one stone" is an expression which means to take advantage of one opportunity to accomplish two tasks. This expression does not share any similarities with Philip's idiom from the dialogue, "to change one's ways".
"To hit the nail on the head" is an idiom which refers to something (a comment, an explanation) which is extremely accurate or pertinent. For example: -I think that education is the best way to improve the situation in the poor neighborhoods. -You've hit the nail on the head.
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