Expression Cards
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idiom
draw on
utiliser quelque chose comme ressource
Meaning
to use something as a resource
Example
We’ll **draw on** last year’s data for the report.
phrasal-verb
draw on experience
utiliser les connaissances ou l'expérience passée de quelqu'un comme ressource
Meaning
to use one’s past knowledge or experience as a resource
Example
She **drew on her experience** to guide the brainstorming session.
idiom
draw out
encourager quelqu’un à s’exprimer
Meaning
to encourage someone to express themselves
Example
The mentor helped **draw out** her confidence.
phrasal-verb
draw out creativity
encourager ou inspirer le potentiel créatif de quelqu'un
Meaning
to encourage or inspire someone’s creative potential
Example
The manager tried to **draw out creativity** from every team member.
phrasal-verb
draw over
déplacer quelque chose ou quelqu'un de l'autre côté
Meaning
to move something or someone to another side
Example
He **drew over** the curtain to let the sunlight in.
phrasal-verb
draw strength from
obtenir du courage ou de la motivation de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un
Meaning
to get courage or motivation from something or someone
Example
She **draws strength from** her past struggles.
phrasal-verb
draw strength from failure
apprendre et devenir plus fort après l'échec
Meaning
to learn and grow stronger after failure
Example
Winners **draw strength from failure** instead of giving up.
phrasal-verb
draw support from
obtenir le soutien ou l'approbation d'un groupe ou de la population
Meaning
to gain backing or approval from a group or population
Example
The leader managed to **draw support from** rural voters with his new policies.
idiom
draw the line
fixer une limite à ce qui est acceptable
Meaning
to set a limit on what is acceptable
Example
We have to **draw the line** when it comes to unethical behavior.
phrasal-verb
draw together
unir les gens pour un but commun
Meaning
to unite people for a common purpose
Example
The leader’s vision helped **draw together** the entire organization.
idiom
draw up
préparer un document ou un plan officiel
Meaning
to prepare an official document or plan
Example
The lawyer will **draw up** the agreement this afternoon.
phrasal-verb
draw up a bill
préparer un projet de loi proposé
Meaning
to prepare a draft of a proposed law
Example
Lawmakers **drew up a bill** to regulate campaign funding.
phrasal-verb
draw up a budget
préparer ou planifier un plan financier pour une période
Meaning
to prepare or plan a financial outline for a period
Example
The finance team will **draw up a budget** for the next fiscal year.
phrasal-verb
draw up a contract
préparer un accord officiel par écrit
Meaning
to prepare an official agreement in writing
Example
The lawyers will **draw up a contract** before the deal is signed.
phrasal-verb
draw up a plan
préparer un plan détaillé ou un document
Meaning
to prepare a detailed plan or document
Example
The management team drew up a plan for the next quarter.
phrasal-verb
draw up a trade agreement
préparer les termes d'un accord commercial
Meaning
to prepare the terms of a trade deal
Example
Officials met to **draw up a trade agreement** that benefits both nations.
phrasal-verb
draw up a treaty
préparer un document ou un accord officiel
Meaning
to prepare an official document or agreement
Example
Diplomats worked late into the night to **draw up a treaty** between the two nations.
phrasal-verb
draw up plans
préparer des stratégies ou des documents détaillés
Meaning
to prepare detailed strategies or documents
Example
Experts **drew up plans** for cross-border trade cooperation.
phrasal-verb
draw upon
utiliser des informations ou de l'expérience passée pour un nouveau but
Meaning
to use information or experience from the past for a new purpose
Example
Innovators often **draw upon** their previous failures to find success.
phrasal-verb
dream about
penser à quelque chose que vous désirez en dormant ou en étant éveillé
Meaning
to think about something you wish for while sleeping or awake
Example
She often **dreams about** becoming a successful singer one day.
phrasal-verb
dream ahead
imaginer un avenir ou un objectif positif
Meaning
to imagine a positive future or goal
Example
You should always **dream ahead** and plan your next steps.
phrasal-verb
dream beyond
imaginer ou viser quelque chose de plus grand que ce qui semble possible
Meaning
to imagine or aim for something greater than what seems possible
Example
To make a difference, you must **dream beyond** limits.
idiom
dream big
avoir des objectifs et des aspirations ambitieux
Meaning
to have ambitious goals and aspirations
Example
If you want to achieve greatness, you must **dream big**.
phrasal-verb
dream of
imaginer ou espérer quelque chose que vous voulez beaucoup
Meaning
to imagine or hope for something you want very much
Example
Many children **dream of** becoming astronauts.