Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
follow through on
compléter une tâche ou une promesse comme prévu
Meaning
to complete a task or promise as planned
Example
She always **follows through on** what she says she will do.
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follow your dreams
poursuivre ce que vous voulez vraiment dans la vie
Meaning
to pursue what you truly want in life
Example
He quit his job to **follow his dreams** of becoming a musician.
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follow your gut
faire confiance à ses instincts lorsqu'on prend une décision
Meaning
to trust your instincts when making a decision
Example
Sometimes it's best to **follow your gut**.
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follow your heart
prendre une décision basée sur vos sentiments
Meaning
to make a decision based on your feelings
Example
When choosing a career, it’s best to **follow your heart**.
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Follow your nose
Faites confiance à vos instincts et allez dans la direction qui semble juste.
Meaning
Trust your instincts and go in the direction that feels right.
Example
If you're lost, just **follow your nose** and you'll find the way.
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food for thought
quelque chose qui te fait réfléchir sérieusement
Meaning
something that makes you think seriously
Example
His comment gave me **food for thought**.
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foot the bill
payer pour quelque chose, en particulier quelque chose de cher
Meaning
to pay for something, especially something expensive
Example
His father will **foot the bill** for the wedding.
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footloose and fancy-free
libre de faire ce que vous voulez; sans engagements
Meaning
free to do whatever you want; without commitments
Example
He loves being **footloose and fancy-free** after retirement.
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for what it’s worth
utilisé pour introduire une opinion qui peut ou non être utile
Meaning
used to introduce an opinion that may or may not be useful
Example
**For what it’s worth**, I think you did the right thing.
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forbidden fruit
quelque chose d'attirant mais interdit ou moralement incorrect
Meaning
something attractive but not allowed or morally wrong
Example
For teenagers, breaking rules often feels like **forbidden fruit**.
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forever grateful
reconnaissant de quelque chose pendant longtemps
Meaning
thankful for something for a long time
Example
I’ll be **forever grateful** for what you’ve done.
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forgive and forget
cesser d’être en colère et ne pas se souvenir de l’erreur de quelqu’un
Meaning
to stop being angry and not remember someone’s mistake
Example
Let’s **forgive and forget** and move on.
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form follows function
la forme d'un bâtiment ou d'un objet doit être principalement liée à sa fonction ou à son but prévu
Meaning
the shape of a building or object should primarily relate to its intended function or purpose
Example
In modern architecture, **form follows function** is a principle that's widely accepted.
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Fortune favors the bold
Ceux qui prennent des risques ont plus de chances de réussir.
Meaning
Those who take risks are more likely to be successful.
Example
Remember, **fortune favors the bold**, so don’t be afraid to invest in new opportunities.
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forty winks
une courte sieste ou un petit somme
Meaning
a short nap or brief sleep
Example
He likes to take **forty winks** after work.
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frame of mind
l'humeur ou l'état mental d'une personne
Meaning
a person's mood or mental state
Example
He’s not in the right **frame of mind** to make decisions.
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Frankenstein’s monster
Une création qui se retourne contre son créateur.
Meaning
A creation that turns against its creator.
Example
Social media became a **Frankenstein’s monster** for its inventors.
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freak out
devenir très anxieux, contrarié ou effrayé
Meaning
to become very anxious, upset, or scared
Example
She **freaked out** when she saw the spider.
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free as a bird
complètement libre; sans restrictions
Meaning
completely free; without restrictions
Example
After leaving his job, he felt **free as a bird**.
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free up
rendre du temps, de l'argent ou de l'espace disponible
Meaning
to make time, money, or space available
Example
Clearing old files will **free up** storage on the drive.
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freshen up
se laver ou se préparer pour se sentir rafraîchi
Meaning
to wash or tidy oneself to feel renewed
Example
Guests can **freshen up** in the lounge before dinner.
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Freudian slip
Une erreur involontaire qui révèle les véritables pensées ou sentiments de quelqu'un.
Meaning
An unintentional mistake that reveals one's true thoughts or feelings.
Example
He made a **Freudian slip** when he called his boss ‘mom’.
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friends in high places
des personnes ayant du pouvoir ou de l'influence qui peuvent vous aider
Meaning
people with power or influence who can help you
Example
He got the job because he has **friends in high places**.
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from my point of view
considérer quelque chose de son propre point de vue
Meaning
considering something from one's own perspective
Example
**From my point of view**, the plan makes sense.