Usage examples of "be on the point of" in English with translation to Italian

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She was on the point of going out. Era sul punto di uscire.

He is on the point of leaving for Canada. È sul punto di partire per il Canada.

What's the point of showing up on time if everyone else shows up late? Che senso ha arrivare puntuali se tutti gli altri sono in ritardo?

From the buyer's point of view, the prices of these CD players are too high. Dal punto di vista del compratore, il prezzo di questi lettori CD è troppo alto.

We've reached the point where a street hooker is explaining how to make something of yourself! Siamo arrivati al punto che una battona ti spiega come diventare qualcuno!

The dog should be on a chain. Il cane dovrebbe essere al guinzaglio.

What sort of information do you get on the Internet? Che tipo di informazioni ottieni su Internet?

I want to work from the taxpayers' point of view. Voglio lavorare dal punto di vista dei contribuenti.

The point is it's not funny. Il punto è che non fa ridere.

Around nine o'clock I'll be on my way back again. Per le nove sono di nuovo di ritorno.

On the table there are some books. Sul tavolo ci sono alcuni libri.

This isn't my point of view, it's only my translation! Non è la mia opinione, ma solo la mia traduzione.

That's beside the point Questo è oltre il punto

I'll be on duty this Sunday. Sarò in servizio questa domenica.

I can't see the words on the blackboard. Non riesco a vedere le parole sulla lavagna.

specify the account point of contact information specificare il punto dell'account delle informazioni di contatto

That is not the point Questo non è il punto

She must be on cloud nine. Sarà al settimo cielo.

I don't know. It depends on the price. Non so. Dipende dal prezzo.

Neutral point of view Punto di vista neutrale

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