Expression Cards
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idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
do away with
se débarrasser de quelque chose; abolir
Meaning
to get rid of something; to abolish
Example
They plan to **do away with** the old system soon.
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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.
phrasal-verb
do over
faire quelque chose à nouveau; décorer ou rénover un endroit
Meaning
to do something again; to decorate or renovate a place
Example
You’ll have to **do over** the report because it’s full of errors.
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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?
phrasal-verb
do someone in
tuer ou épuiser quelqu'un
Meaning
to kill or exhaust someone
Example
The long hike really **did me in**.
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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**.
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do the right thing by someone
traiter quelqu'un de manière juste et avec respect
Meaning
to treat someone fairly and with respect
Example
It's important to always **do the right thing by your colleagues**.
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do time
passer du temps en prison
Meaning
to spend time in prison
Example
He had to **do time** for his crimes.
phrasal-verb
do up
attacher quelque chose comme des boutons ou des lacets; décorer ou rénover
Meaning
to fasten something such as buttons or laces; to decorate or renovate
Example
Can you help me **do up** the back of my dress?
phrasal-verb
do up like a dog’s dinner
s'habiller ou décorer de manière exagérée ou ostentatoire
Meaning
to dress or decorate in an exaggerated or showy way
Example
She was **done up like a dog’s dinner** for the party.
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do without
gérer même lorsque quelque chose manque
Meaning
to manage even when something is missing
Example
We’ll **do without** a projector and use prints instead.
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do your own thing
faire ce que vous voulez sans vous soucier de ce que pensent les autres
Meaning
to do what you want without worrying about what others think
Example
He prefers to **do his own thing** and not depend on anyone.
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dodged a bullet
Échapper de justesse à une situation dangereuse ou malchanceuse.
Meaning
To narrowly escape a dangerous or unlucky situation.
Example
We really **dodged a bullet** when that deal fell through.
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dog days
les journées les plus chaudes de l'été
Meaning
the hottest days of summer
Example
During the **dog days** of summer, everyone stays indoors.
phrasal-verb
doll up
se rendre plus attrayant en portant de beaux vêtements ou du maquillage
Meaning
to make oneself look more attractive by wearing nice clothes or makeup
Example
She **dolled up** for the evening party.
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dollar for dollar
une correspondance exacte ou équivalente en valeur ou en quantité
Meaning
an exact or equivalent match in value or amount
Example
The government promised a **dollar for dollar** match for all donations.
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Don Quixote
Une personne trop idéaliste, irréaliste ou impraticable.
Meaning
A person who is overly idealistic, unrealistic, or impractical.
Example
He’s being **a Don Quixote**, chasing impossible dreams.
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don't count your chickens before they hatch
ne fais pas de plans pour quelque chose qui pourrait ne pas arriver
Meaning
don't make plans for something that might not happen
Example
You should wait until you get the job offer before you start celebrating. **Don't count your chickens before they hatch**.
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Don't cry over spilled milk
Ne perds pas de temps à te soucier des choses qui se sont déjà produites.
Meaning
Don’t waste time worrying about things that have already happened.
Example
**Don't cry over spilled milk**; learn from your mistake.
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don't judge a book by its cover
vous ne devez pas vous faire d'opinion sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose uniquement en vous basant sur ce que vous voyez à l'extérieur
Meaning
you shouldn't form an opinion on someone or something based purely on what you see on the outside
Example
She may look serious, but **don't judge a book by its cover**.