hardly

appena, quasi non

In una quantità o misura così piccola da essere quasi nulla.

In inglese semplice: To a very small degree or in a very small amount.

• I hardly noticed the noise.
• She hardly ate anything yesterday.
• We hardly know our new neighbours.

Sinonimi: barely, scarcely

Espressioni comuni: hardly notice something, hardly change, hardly know someone, hardly ever

certo non, per niente

Si usa per dire che qualcosa non è vero o non è adatto.

In inglese semplice: Used to say that something is not true or suitable.

• That is hardly fair.
• One short lesson hardly makes you an expert.
• Her anger was hardly surprising after such rude treatment.

Sinonimi: certainly not, not really

Espressioni comuni: hardly surprising, hardly fair, hardly appropriate, hardly think

neanche per sogno, direi di no

Risposta decisa per esprimere disaccordo con ciò che qualcuno ha detto.

In inglese semplice: Used as a strong reply when you disagree with what someone has said.

• “Was that fair?” “Hardly!”
• “You enjoyed waiting in the rain?” “Hardly!”
• “Will you lend him more money?” “Hardly!”

Sinonimi: no, not really

Contrari: yes

Espressioni comuni: hardly she replied, hardly he said