shoot the moon

fare cappotto

In un gioco di carte, prendere tutte le mani o carte richieste per ottenere un punteggio speciale, spesso premiato.

In inglese semplice: To get a special highest or lowest card-game score, often earning a reward.

• She shot the moon in hearts.
• You need every penalty card to shoot the moon in this game.
• He tried to shoot the moon but lost the final trick.

Espressioni comuni: shoot the moon successfully, shoot the moon again

schizzare alle stelle

Raggiungere una quantità, un prezzo o un livello molto elevato.

In inglese semplice: To reach a very high amount, price, or level.

• House prices shot the moon that year.
• Sales could shoot the moon if demand keeps growing.
• The company’s share price has shot the moon since its new product launched.

Sinonimi: soar, skyrocket

Contrari: plummet

Espressioni comuni: shoot the moon financially, shoot the moon again

fotografare la luna, sparare alla luna

Fotografare la luna oppure sparare con un’arma verso di essa.

In inglese semplice: To photograph the moon, or to fire a weapon at it.

• We went outside to shoot the moon with our cameras.
• She shot the moon through a telescope last night.
• In the film, the villain tries to shoot the moon with a giant laser.

Espressioni comuni: shoot the moon tonight, shoot the moon again

fuggire senza pagare l’affitto

Lasciare di nascosto la casa in affitto senza pagare l’affitto dovuto.

In inglese semplice: To leave your rented home secretly without paying the rent you owe.

• The tenant shot the moon without paying.
• They planned to shoot the moon before the landlord returned.
• In the old tale, a penniless lodger shoots the moon with his belongings.

Sinonimi: skip out

Espressioni comuni: shoot the moon secretly, shoot the moon tonight