mixed metaphor dans le dictionnaire italien Oxford-Paravia

Traductions de mixed metaphor dans le dictionnaire anglais»italien

mixed metaphor [GB, Am ˈˌmɪks(t) ˈmɛdəfər] SUBST

mixed metaphor

metafora f stravagante

Traductions de mixed metaphor dans le dictionnaire anglais»italien

I.mixed [GB mɪkst, Am mɪkst] VERBE ppas

mixed → mix II, III

II.mixed [GB mɪkst, Am mɪkst] ADJ

1. mixed:

mixed (varied) collection, programme

vario

mixed diet

variato

mixed nuts, sweets

assortito

mixed salad

misto

mixed group, community (socially, in age)

eterogeneo

mixed (racially)

misto

of mixed blood

di sangue misto

2. mixed (for both sexes):

mixed school, team, sauna

misto

in mixed company

in compagnia di uomini e donne

3. mixed (contrasting):

mixed reaction, reception

contrastante

to have mixed feelings about

avere sentimenti contrastanti riguardo a

with mixed feelings

con sentimenti contrastanti

to have mixed fortunes

avere alterne fortune

I.mix [GB mɪks, Am mɪks] SUBST

1. mix (combination):

mix (of people, colours, objects, styles)

mescolanza f

2. mix (mixture):

mix (for cement, paste)

composto m

mix (for cake)

preparato m

a cake mix (in packet)

un preparato per torte

3. mix MUS:

mix

mix m

II.mix [GB mɪks, Am mɪks] VERBE trans

1. mix (combine):

mix ingredients, colours, styles, objects, types

mescolare (with con; and e)

mix methods, systems

combinare (with con; and e)

to mix sth into (add to)

incorporare qc a

to mix one's drinks

mischiare

to mix and match colours, styles

abbinare

2. mix (make):

mix drink, cocktail

preparare, fare

mix concrete, cement, paste

fare

to mix the flour and the water into a paste

impastare la farina con l'acqua

3. mix MUS:

mix record, track

mixare

III.mix [GB mɪks, Am mɪks] VERBE intr

1. mix (be combined):

mix, also mix together ingredients, liquids, colours:

mescolarsi, mischiarsi (with con, a)

2. mix (socialize):

mix

essere socievole

to mix with

frequentare

IV.mix [GB mɪks, Am mɪks]

to mix it GB (stir up trouble) fam

seminare zizzania

to mix it Am (start a fight)

azzuffarsi

metaphor [GB ˈmɛtəfə, ˈmɛtəfɔː, Am ˈmɛdəˌfɔr, ˈmɛdəˌfər] SUBST

metaphor

metafora f

to mix one's metaphors

fare metafore stravaganti

mixed metaphor dans le dictionnaire PONS

Traductions de mixed metaphor dans le dictionnaire anglais»italien

I.mix [mɪks] SUBST

mix

misto m

mix

mistura f

a cake mix

un preparato per torte

a mix of people

un insieme di persone

II.mix [mɪks] VERBE trans

1. mix CULIN:

mix

mischiare

mix ingredients

mescolare

mix cocktails

preparare

2. mix (combine):

mix

unire

to mix business with pleasure

unire il lavoro al piacere

religion and politics don't mix

religione e politica non vanno d'accordo

III.mix [mɪks] VERBE intr

1. mix (combine):

mix

unirsi

2. mix (socially):

to mix with sb

socializzare con qu

to mix well

legare bene con gli altri

mixed ADJ

1. mixed (containing various elements):

mixed

misto, -a

mixed marriage

matrimonio misto

person of mixed race

meticcio(-a) m (f)

2. mixed (contradictory):

mixed

contradittorio, -a

mixed emotions

sentimenti contrastanti

to be a mixed blessing

essere una benedizione ma anche una maledizione

metaphor [ˈme·t̬ə·fɔ:r] SUBST

metaphor

metafora f

Exemples monolingues (non-vérifiés par l'équipe de rédaction)

anglais

Pardon the mixed metaphors, but aren't we a somewhat mixed-up race with a somewhat mixed-up concept of ourselves and of our religious faith?

opinion.inquirer.net

The ghastliness of the mixed metaphor is enough to show how flawed is the thought it expresses.

blogs.telegraph.co.uk

We reserve the right to rejoice in his split infinitives, his mixed metaphors and the strange beings with which his imagination peopled the cases discussed in his classroom.

en.wikipedia.org

And finally, the mixed metaphor award.

www.theglobeandmail.com

His interest in mixed metaphors and making the familiar seem unfamiliar is one of the game's guiding philosophies.

en.wikipedia.org

In this case, they're amused by a mixed metaphor.

torontoist.com

Differences between the objects are thus, if you will excuse the metallic mixed metaphor, ironed out.

www.independent.co.uk

Instead of waxing lyrically with mixed metaphors like "moments that embrace its own inherent ludicrousness shine the brightest" you could've actually reviewed the movie.

www.gizmodo.com.au

It's wagging the dog (forgive the mixed metaphors) because, if nothing else, the release of this audit is intended to distract.

ipolitics.ca

Unfortunately, while their heads were in the clouds they fell asleep at the wheel (forgive the mixed metaphor).

www.reporternews.com