handle

manico, maniglia

Parte di un oggetto che si afferra per sollevarlo, spostarlo o usarlo.

In inglese semplice: The part of an object you hold to lift, move, or use it.

• The handle is broken.
• She turned the door handle slowly.
• Both handles on my bag have torn.

Sinonimi: grip

Espressioni comuni: door handle, bag handle, hold the handle

nome utente, pseudonimo

Nome usato al posto di quello vero, soprattutto su internet o nelle comunicazioni radio.

In inglese semplice: A name you use instead of your real name, especially online or on the radio.

• What is your online handle?
• She posts under the handle Moonbird.
• Their radio handles were printed on the badges.

Sinonimi: username, nickname, alias

Espressioni comuni: online handle, social media handle, choose a handle

bottiglia grande di liquore

Bottiglia grande contenente circa 1,75 litri di una bevanda alcolica forte.

In inglese semplice: A large bottle of strong alcohol containing about 1.75 liters.

• They bought a handle of vodka.
• A handle of whiskey stood behind the bar.
• That shop sells handles of rum.

Sinonimi: sixty, sixty-sixer

Espressioni comuni: handle of vodka, handle of whiskey

boccale di birra

Birra servita in un tradizionale bicchiere con manico, di dimensioni diverse secondo la regione.

In inglese semplice: A glass of beer served in a traditional glass with a side grip; its size varies by region.

• He ordered a handle of beer.
• The bartender filled two handles with lager.
• We drank a handle each at the pub.

Sinonimi: jug

Espressioni comuni: handle of beer, order a handle

volume delle scommesse

Somma totale di denaro scommessa durante un certo periodo o evento.

In inglese semplice: The total amount of money people bet during a particular time or event.

• The casino reported a record handle.
• Saturday’s handle exceeded five million dollars.
• The track’s monthly handle fell sharply.

Sinonimi: betting turnover

Espressioni comuni: daily handle, betting handle, total handle

titolo

Titolo aggiunto al nome di una persona, come Doctor o Sir.

In inglese semplice: A title, such as Doctor or Sir, added to a person’s name.

• He now has a handle to his name.
• She cared little for that fancy handle.
• The handle “Sir” impressed his neighbours.

Sinonimi: title

Espressioni comuni: handle to someone’s name, fancy handle

gestire, affrontare

Gestire con successo un compito, un problema, una persona o una situazione difficile.

In inglese semplice: To deal successfully with a task, problem, person, or difficult situation.

• I can handle this problem.
• She handled the complaints calmly.
• How do you handle pressure at work?

Sinonimi: manage, deal with, cope with

Espressioni comuni: handle a problem, handle the pressure, handle something well

maneggiare, toccare

Toccare, tenere o spostare qualcosa con le mani.

In inglese semplice: To touch, hold, or move something with your hands.

• Please do not handle the glass.
• She handled the baby bird gently.
• Wash your hands after handling raw chicken.

Sinonimi: touch, hold

Espressioni comuni: handle with care, handle something gently, handle raw meat