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You're too modest

Sei troppo modesto/a

🇬🇧 UK //jʊər tuː ˈmɒdɪst// 🇺🇸 US //jʊər tuː ˈmɑːdɪst//

Significato di You're too modest

Used to compliment someone for not boasting about their abilities or successes.

Si usa per fare un complimento a qualcuno che non si vanta delle proprie capacità o successi.

In simple words: You are too shy about your achievements.

Sei troppo timido/a riguardo ai tuoi successi.

You're too modest in una frase

• After winning the award, she said, 'You're too modest!' when he dismissed his hard work.Dopo aver vinto il premio, lei disse: 'Sei troppo modesto!' quando lui sminuì il suo duro lavoro.
• When he wrote the bestselling novel, his friends exclaimed, 'You're too modest!' in disbelief.
• 'You're too modest' is what I told her when she downplayed her amazing presentation skills.
• He always says, 'You're too modest' whenever I compliment his artistic talent.
• In response to her achievements, he said, 'You're too modest; you deserve all the praise!'

Come usare You're too modest

Used to describe someone who doesn't take enough credit for their skills or accomplishments. Generally positive but can be seen as a criticism in some contexts.

Usato per descrivere qualcuno che non si prende abbastanza credito per le proprie capacità o risultati. Generalmente positivo, ma può essere visto come una critica in alcuni contesti.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Think of a modest mouse who never brags about his cheese collection.

Parole correlate

Collocations with You're too modest

• too modest to brag
• modest opinion of oneself
• modest achievements
• being modest
• modest praise

Synonyms for You're too modest

• humble
• unassuming
• self-effacing
• reserved
• low-key

Common mistakes with You're too modest

• Confusing modesty with shyness - modesty is often about humility.
• Using in negative contexts without understanding it's usually positive.
• Omitting 'too' can change the meaning completely.

Domande frequenti su You're too modest

Cosa significa You're too modest?

Sei troppo timido/a riguardo ai tuoi successi.

Cosa significa You're too modest in italiano?

Sei troppo timido/a riguardo ai tuoi successi.

Qual è la definizione di You're too modest?

Si usa per fare un complimento a qualcuno che non si vanta delle proprie capacità o successi.

Come si usa You're too modest in una frase?

After winning the award, she said, 'You're too modest!' when he dismissed his hard work.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di You're too modest?

When he wrote the bestselling novel, his friends exclaimed, 'You're too modest!' in disbelief.

Quali sono i sinonimi di You're too modest?

Alcune alternative comuni sono humble, unassuming, self-effacing, reserved, low-key.

Quali parole si abbinano a You're too modest?

Si abbina spesso a too modest to brag, modest opinion of oneself, modest achievements, being modest, modest praise.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con You're too modest?

Confusing modesty with shyness - modesty is often about humility. Using in negative contexts without understanding it's usually positive. Omitting 'too' can change the meaning completely.

Come si pronuncia You're too modest?

US: //jʊər tuː ˈmɑːdɪst//, UK: //jʊər tuː ˈmɒdɪst//. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare You're too modest?

Usato per descrivere qualcuno che non si prende abbastanza credito per le proprie capacità o risultati. Generalmente positivo, ma può essere visto come una critica in alcuni contesti.