Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
dial in
se connecter à une réunion ou un appel à distance
Meaning
to connect to a meeting or call remotely
Example
I’ll **dial in** from the airport lounge.
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dial into
se connecter à un appel ou une réunion
Meaning
to connect to a call or meeting
Example
We’ll **dial into** the client briefing at noon.
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die of envy
mourir de jalousie
Meaning
to be extremely jealous
Example
He’ll **die of envy** when he sees your new car.
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dig deep
utiliser toute votre force et détermination pour accomplir quelque chose
Meaning
to use all your strength and determination to achieve something
Example
You’ll have to **dig deep** to finish this marathon.
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Dig deeper
Enquêter plus en profondeur ou découvrir plus de détails.
Meaning
To investigate more thoroughly or find out more details.
Example
Journalists are trained to **dig deeper** into stories.
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dig in your heels
refuser d'abandonner ou de changer de position
Meaning
to refuse to give up or change your position
Example
He **dug in his heels** and refused to quit until he succeeded.
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dig into
explorer ou enquêter sur quelque chose en détail
Meaning
to explore or investigate something in detail
Example
We’ll **dig into** the customer feedback this afternoon.
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dig out
retrouver quelque chose qui a été mis de côté ou enterré
Meaning
to retrieve something that has been stored or buried
Example
Could you **dig out** last year’s budget notes?
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digital brainchild
un produit ou une idée créée en utilisant la technologie numérique ou l'IA
Meaning
a product or idea created using digital or AI technology
Example
ChatGPT is the **digital brainchild** of OpenAI.
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digital conscience
conscience éthique dans la conception ou le déploiement de l'IA
Meaning
ethical awareness in designing or deploying AI
Example
Developers need a **digital conscience** to create responsible AI systems.
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digital detox
une période où une personne évite d'utiliser des appareils numériques ou les réseaux sociaux
Meaning
a period when a person avoids using digital devices or social media
Example
I’m going on a **digital detox** this weekend.
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digital footprint
la trace d'informations laissée par les activités en ligne d'un utilisateur
Meaning
the trace of information left by a user's online activities
Example
Be cautious about what you post online; your **digital footprint** lasts forever.
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digital twin
une représentation virtuelle d’un objet ou d’un système physique utilisée pour la simulation et l’analyse
Meaning
a virtual representation of a physical object or system used for simulation and analysis
Example
Using **digital twin** technology, we can simulate the performance of machinery before production.
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diplomatic immunity
protection légale accordée aux diplomates contre les poursuites
Meaning
legal protection given to diplomats from prosecution
Example
He could not be arrested because he had **diplomatic immunity**.
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diplomatic tightrope
une situation délicate nécessitant une diplomatie prudente
Meaning
a delicate situation requiring careful diplomacy
Example
The president walked a **diplomatic tightrope** between the two rival nations.
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dirty politics
des activités politiques considérées comme malhonnêtes ou immorales
Meaning
political activities that are considered dishonest or unethical
Example
His campaign was full of **dirty politics**, using false information to attack his opponent.
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Disrupt the market
Changer radicalement une industrie avec de l'innovation.
Meaning
To radically change an industry with innovation.
Example
Their app aims to **disrupt the market** for food delivery.
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disruptive innovation
une innovation qui modifie ou révolutionne de manière significative un marché ou une industrie existante
Meaning
an innovation that significantly alters or revolutionizes an existing market or industry
Example
The smartphone was a **disruptive innovation** that changed the way we communicate.
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dive into
commencer quelque chose avec enthousiasme
Meaning
to start doing something with enthusiasm
Example
Let’s **dive into** the agenda after coffee.
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divide and conquer
obtenir le contrôle en causant des désaccords parmi les autres
Meaning
to gain control by causing disagreement among others
Example
The dictator used a **divide and conquer** strategy to maintain power.
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do good to others
agir de manière à aider les autres
Meaning
to act in a way that helps other people
Example
It is always a good idea to **do good to others**.
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do one's duty
faire son devoir
Meaning
to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations
Example
Every citizen should **do their duty** to help their country.
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do someone a favor
aider quelqu'un par bonté
Meaning
to help someone out of kindness
Example
Could you **do me a favor** and close the window?
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do the right thing
agir de manière moralement ou socialement responsable
Meaning
to act in a morally or socially responsible way
Example
Even when it’s hard, always **do the right thing**.