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trattare dall'alto in basso — meaning in English

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English meaning

patronize verb To talk to someone in a way that shows you think you are smarter or better than them.

Senses

trattare dall'alto in basso is used for these senses in English:

patronize (transitive) To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.
talk down (transitive, aviation, of ground control) To verbally assist someone to land an aircraft.

patronize — full definition

verb To talk to someone in a way that shows you think you are smarter or better than them.
verb To be a regular customer of a business.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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