striking *** strik·ing adj

striking *** strik·ing adj
['straɪkɪŋ]
(arresting: picture, dress, colour) che colpisce, (person) che fa colpo, (obvious: contrast, resemblance) evidente, lampante, (shocking: change, sight) impressionante

to be within striking distance of sth Mil — essere a portata di tiro da qc, fig essere a un tiro di schioppo da qc


English-Italian dictionary. 2013.

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  • striking — strik•ing [[t]ˈstraɪ kɪŋ[/t]] adj. 1) conspicuously attractive or impressive 2) noticeable; conspicuous: a striking lack of enthusiasm[/ex] • Etymology: 1605–15 strik′ing•ly, adv. strik′ing•ness, n …   From formal English to slang

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