Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
hack the system
pirater un système ou un réseau pour obtenir un accès non autorisé
Meaning
to break into a system or network to gain unauthorized access
Example
He was caught trying to **hack the system** for personal gain.
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hacktivism
l'utilisation du piratage pour promouvoir des causes politiques ou sociales
Meaning
the use of hacking to promote political or social causes
Example
The group used **hacktivism** to expose corruption within the government.
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hair stands on end
ressentir une peur ou une horreur intense
Meaning
to feel intense fear or horror
Example
The ghost story made my **hair stand on end**.
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hair-raising experience
quelque chose de très effrayant ou terrifiant
Meaning
something very frightening or terrifying
Example
Driving through that storm was a **hair-raising experience**.
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hammer home
insister fortement sur quelque chose
Meaning
to emphasize something forcefully
Example
The trainer **hammered home** the importance of rest.
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hammer out
parvenir à un accord après une discussion approfondie
Meaning
to reach an agreement after thorough discussion
Example
They stayed late to **hammer out** the final details of the contract.
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hammer out a deal
parvenir à un accord après une longue discussion
Meaning
to reach an agreement after long discussion
Example
They spent hours to **hammer out a deal** that satisfied both sides.
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hand down
transmettre quelque chose à une génération ultérieure
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
My grandmother **handed down** this recipe to me.
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hand down to
passer quelque chose à quelqu'un d'une génération ultérieure
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
Grandma **handed this down to** me when I graduated.
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hand in
soumettre quelque chose à quelqu'un en autorité
Meaning
to submit something to someone in authority
Example
Please **hand in** your assignment by Friday morning.
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hand in glove
travailler en étroite collaboration et harmonieusement
Meaning
working closely and harmoniously together
Example
The two partners work **hand in glove** to achieve their goals.
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hand off to
transférer la responsabilité ou le contrôle à quelqu'un d'autre
Meaning
to transfer responsibility or control to someone else
Example
I’ll **hand this off to** the design team tomorrow.
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hand over
donner le contrôle ou la possession à quelqu'un d'autre
Meaning
to give control or possession to someone else
Example
She will **hand over** the keys when the lease is signed.
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hand over to
transférer le contrôle ou la responsabilité à quelqu'un
Meaning
to transfer control or responsibility to someone
Example
I’ll **hand this over to** the legal team for review.
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Handed down
Donner ou laisser quelque chose à quelqu'un de plus jeune ou d'une génération précédente
Meaning
To give or leave something to someone younger or from a previous generation
Example
This antique watch was **handed down** to me from my grandfather.
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Handle with kid gloves
Traiter quelqu'un très doucement ou avec soin.
Meaning
To treat someone very gently or carefully.
Example
They **handled** the new client **with kid gloves**.
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hands are tied
être incapable d'agir librement à cause de règles ou de restrictions
Meaning
to be unable to act freely because of rules or restrictions
Example
The government’s **hands are tied** due to international trade laws.
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hang back
rester en arrière ou hésiter à agir
Meaning
to remain behind or hesitate to act
Example
If you **hang back**, you might miss the opportunity.
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hang by a thread
être dans une situation très dangereuse ou incertaine
Meaning
to be in a very dangerous or uncertain situation
Example
After the accident, his life was **hanging by a thread**.
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hang in there
rester persistant et déterminé dans des circonstances difficiles
Meaning
to remain persistent and determined in difficult circumstances
Example
I know you're tired, but **hang in there** because you're almost finished.
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hang loose
se détendre et prendre les choses calmement
Meaning
to relax and take things easy
Example
We’re on vacation, so just **hang loose** and enjoy.
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hang on
attendre un instant
Meaning
to wait for a short time
Example
**Hang on** a minute, I’ll be right back.
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hang onto
garder quelque chose et ne pas le donner
Meaning
to keep something and not give it away
Example
I’ll **hang onto** the receipts in case we need a refund.
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hang out with
passer du temps avec des amis
Meaning
to spend time with friends
Example
We usually **hang out with** our classmates after school.