Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
from the bottom of my heart
avec une sincère gratitude
Meaning
with sincere gratitude
Example
I thank you **from the bottom of my heart** for everything.
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from the ground up
construire ou commencer quelque chose complètement depuis le début
Meaning
to build or start something completely from the beginning
Example
The software was built **from the ground up** using new code.
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from the horse’s mouth
directement de la source originale ou fiable
Meaning
directly from the original or reliable source
Example
I heard the news **from the horse’s mouth**.
idiom
Front page news
Actualités extrêmement importantes ou largement discutées
Meaning
Extremely important or widely discussed news
Example
His heroic act became **front page news** the next morning.
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frozen with fear
gelé de peur
Meaning
unable to move because of extreme fear
Example
She stood **frozen with fear** when the snake appeared.
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Fuel the economy
Stimuler la croissance économique.
Meaning
To stimulate economic growth.
Example
Government spending can **fuel the economy** during a recession.
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fulfill one's obligations
remplir ses obligations
Meaning
to complete or carry out one's duties
Example
He always tries to **fulfill his obligations** to his clients.
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full of beans
très énergique et plein de vie
Meaning
very energetic and lively
Example
The kids are **full of beans** this morning.
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full of confidence
se sentir très sûr de soi
Meaning
feeling very sure of yourself
Example
He walked into the interview room **full of confidence**.
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full of oneself
être trop fier ou trop sûr de soi
Meaning
to be overly proud or self-confident
Example
He’s so **full of himself** after getting that promotion.
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full of praise
parler très positivement de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose
Meaning
to speak very positively about someone or something
Example
Everyone was **full of praise** for her presentation.
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full of the joys of spring
très heureuse et pleine d'énergie
Meaning
very happy and energetic
Example
She’s **full of the joys of spring** after her vacation.
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full of years
avoir vécu une vie longue et épanouissante
Meaning
having lived a long and fulfilling life
Example
He passed away **full of years** and surrounded by family.
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full of yourself
être trop fier ou centré sur soi-même
Meaning
to be too proud or self-centered
Example
He’s so **full of himself** after getting that promotion.
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full steam ahead
avancer avec beaucoup d'énergie ou de vitesse
Meaning
to move forward with great energy or speed
Example
The team is going **full steam ahead** with the new logistics plan.
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full swing
au sommet de l'activité ou de l'excitation
Meaning
at the peak of activity or excitement
Example
The party was in **full swing** when we arrived.
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fun and games
activités agréables; comportement ludique
Meaning
enjoyable activities; playful behavior
Example
It’s not all **fun and games** when organizing a big event.