idioms - ultimo?! Flashcards

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makes a comparison between things which have similar features, to help explain an idea

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draws an analogy

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2
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says that something is very similar to something else

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draws parallels

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3
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argues in a way that makes people believe that something is true or right

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argues convincingly

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4
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presenta il caso per

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presents the case for

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5
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propone l’argomentazione

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puts forward the argument

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6
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assume/adotta la posizione

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takes up / adopts the position

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7
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richiama l’attenzione su

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draws attention to

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8
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disagrees very strongly or in an extreme way

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disagrees profoundly

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9
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expresses the most important ideas in a short and clear form

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brief summary

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