chuck

lanciare, tirare

Lanciare qualcosa, spesso senza cura o senza fare molto sforzo.

In inglese semplice: To throw something, often carelessly or without much effort.

• Chuck me the ball.
• He chucked his bag onto the bed.
• Who chucked that stone over the wall?

Come si usa: chuck something at someone/something (Someone chucked an egg at the door.); chuck someone something (Chuck me your keys.); chuck something into/onto something (She chucked her coat onto the chair.)

Sinonimi: throw, toss

Espressioni comuni: chuck something at someone, chuck something over something, chuck something to someone

buttare, gettare via

Liberarsi di qualcosa che non si vuole più o di cui non si ha più bisogno.

In inglese semplice: To get rid of something you no longer want or need.

• Chuck those old papers.
• We chucked out the broken chairs.
• Can I chuck this spoiled fruit away?

Come si usa: chuck something away/out (She chucked the empty boxes out.)

Sinonimi: throw away, discard, bin

Contrari: keep

Espressioni comuni: chuck something away, chuck something out, chuck the rubbish

lasciare, mollare

Mettere fine a una relazione amorosa con qualcuno.

In inglese semplice: To end a romantic relationship with someone.

• She chucked her boyfriend.
• He was upset when his girlfriend chucked him.
• Did you chuck him for someone else?

Come si usa: chuck someone for someone (She chucked him for another man.)

Sinonimi: dump, leave

Espressioni comuni: chuck someone, chuck a boyfriend, chuck someone for someone

andarsene

Lasciare il luogo in cui ci si trova.

In inglese semplice: To leave a place.

• It is late; let’s chuck.
• We decided to chuck before midnight.
• Everyone was tired and ready to chuck.

Sinonimi: leave, go, depart

Contrari: stay

Espressioni comuni: chuck now, chuck early, let us chuck

spalla di manzo

Carne della spalla di un animale, soprattutto di manzo, spesso usata per cotture lente.

In inglese semplice: Meat from an animal’s shoulder, especially beef, often used for slow cooking.

• Use chuck for this stew.
• The butcher cut a thick chuck steak.
• Slow cooking makes the chuck tender.

Sinonimi: shoulder meat

Espressioni comuni: beef chuck, chuck roast, chuck steak

caro, tesoro

Parola affettuosa con cui ci si rivolge a qualcuno che si ama o si apprezza.

In inglese semplice: A friendly way to address someone you like or care about.

• Hello, chuck! Come in.
• Would you like some tea, chuck?
• Thanks, chuck, that was kind of you.

Sinonimi: dear, love, sweetheart

Espressioni comuni: hello chuck, thanks chuck, all right chuck

colpetto

Tocco leggero e affettuoso, soprattutto sotto il mento di qualcuno.

In inglese semplice: A light, friendly touch, especially under someone’s chin.

• She gave his chin a chuck.
• He greeted the child with a gentle chuck.
• An affectionate chuck under the chin made her smile.

Sinonimi: tap

Espressioni comuni: affectionate chuck, gentle chuck, chuck under something