Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
bail someone out
aider quelqu'un à sortir d'une situation difficile
Meaning
to help someone out of a difficult situation
Example
His friend **bailed him out** when he ran out of money.
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Bailout package
Soutien financier accordé pour éviter qu'une entreprise ou une économie ne s'effondre.
Meaning
Financial support given to prevent a company or economy from collapsing.
Example
The government announced a **bailout package** for struggling airlines.
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balance of power
la répartition du pouvoir entre les nations pour empêcher qu'une nation ne devienne trop puissante
Meaning
the distribution of power between nations to prevent any one nation from becoming too powerful
Example
The United Nations aims to maintain the **balance of power** among its member states.
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balance of trade
la différence entre les exportations et les importations d'un pays
Meaning
the difference between a country's exports and imports
Example
A negative **balance of trade** can weaken a nation's currency.
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balance out
contrebalancer ou annuler l'effet de quelque chose
Meaning
to counteract or cancel the effect of something
Example
The extra volunteers should **balance out** the workload.
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balance the books
s'assurer que les revenus et les dépenses sont égaux
Meaning
to make sure income and expenses are equal
Example
The accountant worked late to **balance the books**.
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Balance the scales
s'assurer que tout est juste ou égal
Meaning
to make sure everything is fair or equal
Example
We need to **balance the scales** before making a final decision.
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ballpark figure
une estimation approximative ou un chiffre
Meaning
an approximate estimate or number
Example
Can you give me a **ballpark figure** for the project cost?
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Band together
S’unir pour un but commun.
Meaning
To unite for a common purpose.
Example
The workers **banded together** to demand better wages.
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bang for your buck
valeur pour l'argent dépensé; une bonne affaire
Meaning
value for the money spent; a good deal
Example
This insurance plan gives you the best **bang for your buck**.
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bank on
compter sur ou dépendre de quelque chose qui se passe
Meaning
to rely on or depend on something happening
Example
You can **bank on** her support during tough times.
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Baptism of fire
la première expérience difficile d'une personne dans un nouveau travail ou rôle.
Meaning
A person’s first difficult experience in a new job or role.
Example
Her first week as manager was a real **baptism of fire**.
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bare your soul
partager vos sentiments ou secrets les plus profonds honnêtement
Meaning
to share your deepest feelings or secrets honestly
Example
She **bared her soul** to her best friend.
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barefaced lie
un mensonge audacieux et effronté
Meaning
a bold and shameless lie
Example
His excuse was a **barefaced lie**.
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bargain chip
quelque chose de valeur utilisé dans les négociations pour obtenir un meilleur accord
Meaning
something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal
Example
His offer of a longer contract was a strong **bargain chip**.
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bargain for
s’attendre ou se préparer à quelque chose
Meaning
to expect or plan for something
Example
The workload was more than we **bargained for**.
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bark up the wrong tree
faire une supposition erronée
Meaning
to make a wrong assumption
Example
If you think I took your wallet, you’re **barking up the wrong tree**.
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Barking up the wrong tree
Suivre une mauvaise piste ou une idée erronée.
Meaning
To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Example
If you think I'm guilty, you're **barking up the wrong tree**.
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bat around
discuter d'idées de manière informelle
Meaning
to discuss ideas casually
Example
We spent the afternoon **batting around** marketing themes.
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batten down
sécuriser quelque chose fermement en préparation à des problèmes
Meaning
to secure something tightly in preparation for trouble
Example
Residents will **batten down** their windows before the storm.
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Batten down the hatches
Se préparer à une situation difficile ou dangereuse.
Meaning
To prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation.
Example
We’d better **batten down the hatches**; a storm is coming.
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battle of wills
un conflit où les deux parties refusent de céder
Meaning
a conflict where both sides refuse to give up
Example
It became a **battle of wills** between the manager and the team leader.
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battle-tested
éprouvé efficace par l'expérience ou les difficultés
Meaning
proven effective through experience or hardship
Example
She’s a **battle-tested** leader who knows how to stay calm under pressure.
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be a good sport
être juste et positif dans des situations difficiles
Meaning
to be fair and positive in difficult situations
Example
Even when she lost the game, she was **a good sport** and congratulated the winner.