shake hands

stringere la mano

Prendere e muovere brevemente la mano di qualcuno per salutarlo, congedarsi o confermare un accordo.

In inglese semplice: To hold and briefly move another person’s hand when greeting them, leaving, or agreeing.

• They shake hands when they meet.
• She shook hands with each guest.
• We shook hands on the deal.

Come si usa: shake hands with someone (I shook hands with our new neighbour.)

Espressioni comuni: shake hands with someone, shake hands firmly

congedarsi, salutarsi

Salutare qualcuno e separarsi da lui; è un uso antico.

In inglese semplice: To say goodbye and part from someone.

• We must shake hands and part.
• They shook hands before going their separate ways.
• She shook hands with her friends at the gate and departed.

Come si usa: shake hands with someone (He shook hands with his companions and left for home.)

Sinonimi: part, say goodbye

Contrari: meet

Espressioni comuni: shake hands with someone, shake hands and part

stretta di mano

Il gesto di prendere e muovere brevemente la mano di qualcuno come saluto o segno di accordo.

In inglese semplice: An act of holding and briefly moving another person’s hand as a greeting or agreement.

• They exchanged a friendly shake hands.
• A brief shake hands ended their meeting.
• He offered a cordial shake hands before leaving.

Sinonimi: handshake

Espressioni comuni: a shake hands, friendly shake hands