above ground

sopra terra, in superficie

Sulla superficie della terra o più in alto, anziché sotto.

In inglese semplice: On the surface of the earth or higher than it, rather than underneath it.

• These pipes are above ground.
• The roots grow partly above ground.
• How much of the building stands above ground?

Sinonimi: above the surface

Contrari: underground

Espressioni comuni: above ground level, built above ground, remain above ground

ancora vivo

Ancora in vita. Spesso detto scherzando quando si parla dell’età o di difficoltà superate.

In inglese semplice: Still alive; often used with humor when talking about getting older or surviving difficulties.

• At least I am above ground.
• He joked that being above ground was enough to celebrate.
• Every birthday above ground feels like a gift to her.

Sinonimi: alive, living

Contrari: dead

Espressioni comuni: still above ground, remain above ground

alla luce del sole, apertamente

Attivo apertamente o ufficialmente riconosciuto, senza nascondersi né restare ai margini della società.

In inglese semplice: Openly active or officially accepted, rather than hidden or outside mainstream society.

• The movement now operates above ground.
• Their political activities stayed above ground despite the threats.
• Some artists worked above ground, while others joined secret groups.

Sinonimi: openly, publicly

Contrari: underground

Espressioni comuni: operate above ground, remain above ground, work above ground